Health insurance premiums are becoming unbearable for many people.
A new survey shows more than half of households say the 4.4% hike planned for 2026 will seriously strain their budget - nearly one in ten say they simply can’t pay. Even higher earners are feeling the squeeze.
This pressure is reviving support for a single national health fund, now backed across all parties.
Meanwhile, the Socialist Party plans an initiative to link premiums directly to income, promising lower costs for 85% of the population and free coverage for children.
The final text will be unveiled at the party congress later this month.
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