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German Union party rejects caps on care and rent costs
Original: Ein Deckel für Pflegekosten? Unmöglich, sagt die Union, viel zu teuer. Dabei zahlen Pflegebedürftige im Heim im Schnitt
Germany's Union parties are rejecting proposals to cap care home costs and rents, calling them too expensive, according to a widely shared commentary. It points out that care home residents pay an average of more than 3,300 euros per month from their own pockets. The author contrasts this with the Union's support for the fuel discount and a planned petrol price cap, arguing the party applies different standards to energy costs than to care and housing.
Why now: Ongoing German debate over cost-of-living relief and who deserves government price caps
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