Rachel Loxton - rachel.loxton@thelocal.com

Updated: Wed 17 Jun 2026 17:05 CET

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Two older people enjoy the view from a bench in northern Germany. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Hauke-Christian Dittrich

Germany's Health Minister has reignited the debate on who should help cover the costs of their parents' care. We examine her proposal to abolish a €100,000 income threshold that protects most families from contributing.