First Aid Newsletter

Johanniter and Malteser presented demands for increased crisis resilience and civil protection at the state reception in Munich on June 23, 2026. The relief organizations are calling for structural improvements in disaster protection and internal security. This signals growing criticism of Germany's emergency preparedness and could lead to policy changes.

The planned GKV contribution rate stabilization act could lead to a funding gap of up to one billion euros in emergency services. Professional associations warn that necessary developments could be structurally prevented and the goals of emergency reform may not be achieved. This financing crisis could impair emergency care throughout Germany.

Emergency paramedics report nationwide that they are unable to or can only administer few medications without an emergency physician, despite medical necessity. This leads to unnecessary patient suffering and treatment delays. The issue highlights deficiencies in competency assignments and could lead to legislative changes.

Bündnis90/Die Grünen introduced a draft law in October 2025 to reform emergency care and emergency services. The reform addresses structural deficits and could redefine standards for first aid, training, and deployment structures. This opens opportunities for innovations and standardization.

Relief organizations such as DRK, Johanniter, and Malteser are expanding their offerings to include specialized first aid courses (outdoor, forest kindergartens, child/youth supervision). The trend shows growing demand for industry-specific training and enables niche markets for training providers.