# Germany's Elder Care Crisis and a Dam Lawsuit

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Podcast: [Europe News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/europe-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7498547)
Published: 2026-05-26T08:46:54+00:00
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Germany’s elder care system is under strain as an aging population and lack of investment threaten sustainability. A new proposal would require childless adults to pay a small, gradual increase in elder care contributions—0.7% over time—to ease the burden on working-age citizens. Meanwhile, a major class-action lawsuit has launched in Munich against TÜV Süd, the German safety firm allegedly negligent in safety checks for a Brazilian dam that collapsed in 2019, killing over 270 people and triggering a massive environmental disaster. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6bfad1d1cb04761c

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