Pharmacy assistants in the Netherlands are protesting for higher wages, claiming they have been underpaid for years despite government funds available to increase salaries in the healthcare sector. Current negotiations between unions and employers have reached a stalemate, with unions…
Greek Minister of Health Adonis Georgiadis announced that the ministry exceeded its funding target for 2024, securing €400.1 million instead of the planned €234 million. This accomplishment facilitates significant healthcare improvements, including upgrades to 93 hospitals and 158 health centers….
The Italian government’s budget plan is set for discussion in Parliament following approval by the Budget Committee, but the final vote in the Senate has been postponed until after Christmas. Recent negotiations were marked by delays, late-night sessions, and intra-party…
Switzerland prepares to vote on a proposal for unified funding of both outpatient and inpatient healthcare services, set to begin in 2028. The existing system varies funding based on service type, with cantons covering a portion of inpatient costs. Proponents…
Political tensions are intensifying both inside and outside the Greek Parliament as discussions regarding the budget approach. Key issues include the Just Transition Fund for Islands, healthcare funding, the war in Ukraine, national security policies, and government accountability. PASOK President…
The Ommelander Hospital in Scheemda, Groningen, is grappling with significant financial difficulties, reporting a loss of 2.4 million euros last year. Despite requests for assistance, including interest payment deferrals on loans, the situation remains critical. The hospital struggles with rising…
On November 15, a coalition of labor unions, healthcare workers, retirees, and farmers will hold a motorcade protest in Karditsa, Greece, advocating for increased funding for health and education, as well as higher wages and pensions. Organized by various local…
French lawmakers are considering the introduction of a second day of solidarity to support the country’s social security system. Currently, a single day is used to fund services for the elderly, generating 2.4 billion euros annually. Advocates argue this additional…
