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The quiet period of the GCEE begins on 12 October 2026. The Annual Report 2026/27 will be handed over to the Federal Government on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
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The already weak economy is being hampered by the current energy supply shock. Demographic ageing is intensifying the pressure on social insurance schemes leading as their expenditures are rising faster than the contribution-based revenues.
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The report discusses social insurance schemes in Germany and health and long-term care insurance. It focuses on the question of to what extent the expected increase in contribution rates will affect the economic outlook and how this impact can be mitigated.