Win 1 Ticket to the Vereinbarkeit.jetzt Award
News
21.09.2026 Christin Müller 945

Win a ticket now for the 2nd Vereinbarkeit.jetzt Award

The pme Familienservice has been selected as one of the top 3 in the “TOP FAMILY BENEFITS” category of the 2nd Vereinbarkeit.jetzt Awards. The awards ceremony will take place on November 13, 2026, at RWE in Essen. And you can be there in person: We’re giving away a ticket for the entire day of the event, including the evening program, dinner, and awards ceremony.

Networking with Added Value

Inspiring presentations, practical discussions, and exciting encounters: The Vereinbarkeit.jetzt Award offers more than just a traditional awards ceremony. The event brings together representatives from companies, HR, and leadership, showcases innovative family benefits programs, and introduces role models who are making work-life balance a reality.

Vereinbarkeits.jetzt Award Contest: Here's What to Expect

We're giving away a ticket to the 2nd Vereinbarkeit.jetzt Award on our LinkedIn channel. The ticket is valid for the entire day, including dinner and the awards ceremony. Here's what the prize includes:

  • Access to all presentations, panel discussions, and exhibition areas
  • Inspiring ideas on work-life balance and family benefits
  • Exchange with experts, service providers, and decision-makers from HR and corporate management
  • a special evening program featuring an awards ceremony and a Mediterranean dinner

The contest begins with the publication of our contest post on LinkedIn on September 21, 2026, and ends on October 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. German time.

Would you like to celebrate this special day with us? Then enter our giveaway on LinkedIn now. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for you.

Rules for the “Ticket to the 2nd Vereinbarkeit.jetzt Award” Contest

Organizer

The organizer of the sweepstakes is pme Familienservice GmbH, Flottwellstraße 4–5, 10785 Berlin.
Entry Period

The contest begins with the publication of the LinkedIn post on September 21, 2026, and ends on October 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. German time.

Eligibility

Eligible to participate are adults who are residents of Germany. Each person may participate only on their own behalf; participation on behalf of others is not permitted.

Employees of pme Familienservice are not eligible to participate.

How you can participate

Anyone who, during the entry period:

  • commented on the contest post on LinkedIn with an answer to the question: “Why would you like to experience this event with us?”
  • "Liked" the contest post and
  • follows the pme's LinkedIn channel at Familienservice .​​​​​​​

 Submitting multiple entries does not increase your chances of winning.

Determination of Winners and Notification

The winner will be selected by random drawing from among all eligible participants after the contest ends. The drawing will take place on or after October 13, 2026.

The winner will be notified via direct message on LinkedIn no later than one day after the drawing. If the winner does not respond within five business days of the prize notification being sent, we reserve the right to redraw the prize.

Cash payouts or transfers of the prize are not permitted.

Exclusion from Participation

pme Familienservice reserves the right to disqualify participants from the contest for violations of these terms and conditions. This applies in particular to:

  • false information
  • Attempts at manipulation
  • automated participation
  • Comments that violate applicable law or the rights of third parties
  • comments that glorify violence, are offensive, harassing, discriminatory, or derogatory

If the prize has already been awarded to a disqualified person, it may be revoked retroactively and raffled off again.

Changes to or Termination of the Contest

pme Familienservice reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the contest, in whole or in part, at any time if, for technical or legal reasons, its proper conduct cannot be guaranteed.

Data protection

To conduct the giveaway, we process the data that is visible or required as part of participation, specifically the profile name and the comment. If a participant wins, we also process the contact information necessary to notify them of their win and to organize their participation.

The data will be used exclusively for the purpose of conducting the giveaway, notifying the winner, and arranging the prize, and will be deleted afterward, provided there are no legal requirements to retain it.

For more information on how pme Familienservice handles personal data, please see the Privacy Policy.

Note on LinkedIn

This contest is not affiliated with LinkedIn and is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or organized by LinkedIn. pme Familienservice GmbH is the sole organizer and recipient of the information provided.

By entering the contest, participants agree to these terms and conditions.

zero Spouses' emergency representation law: What you need to know!

Spouses' right of emergency representation
Age & care
28.12.2022 Gabriele Strasser 38500

Spouses' emergency representation law: What you need to know!

If a person was no longer able to make decisions about their own health due to an accident or serious illness, this often came as a nasty surprise for their spouse or partner.

Contrary to what they often thought, life partners were not automatically entitled to make decisions for their partner. The emergency spouse representation law gives spouses and civil partners the opportunity to make decisions in emergency medical situations, for example regarding medical examinations or treatments. 

In this article you will learn

  • When does the spouse's right of emergency representation apply and what options does it offer?
  • In which areas spouses will be able to make decisions in emergencies in future.
  • What limits the spouse's right of emergency representation has.
  • Why individual provision is still important.

When does the emergency spouse representation law apply and what does it include?

The "Right of emergency representation between spouses in health matters" comes into force in January 2023 .

According to this regulation, spouses can represent each other in emergency medical situations even without a living will or power of attorney and take over the healthcare of their partner who is unable to make decisions. However, this right only applies for a maximum of six months. 

If the condition has not improved after this, a legal guardian can be appointed by the guardianship court. Relatives, volunteers or full-time caregivers are usually considered for this.

In which areas will spouses be able to make decisions in future?

They can make decisions about treatments and examinations as well as decisions relating to property law that are directly connected to this (e.g. concluding treatment and care contracts). 

What are the limits of the spouse's right of emergency representation?

The new regulation expressly refers only to emergencies.

For example, spouses are only authorized to act once a doctor has confirmed their partner's incapacity in writing. In addition, the right of emergency representation only applies in direct connection with health care - but not for residential matters or the care of property.

Is the right of emergency representation mandatory?

No, it does not apply if it is contrary to the wishes of the patient. It does not apply if the patient has previously authorized another person in a health care proxy or has expressed a different will.

It also does not apply to spouses who are separated. 

What is recommended for comprehensive prevention? 

The spouse's right of emergency representation can be a great relief in acute situations. However, it does not replace the tried and tested precautionary options such as a health care proxy and living will.

On the one hand, these are not limited in time, and on the other hand, they offer considerably more freedom of design because they allow very individual arrangements for a wide variety of areas. 

An overview of spousal emergency representation law: 5 key points 

  • The emergency representation law comes into force in January 2023.
  • Spouses and registered partners can represent each other in healthcare matters.
  • The right of representation is only valid for a maximum of 6 months. 
  • A doctor must have confirmed the partner's legal incapacity.
  • Living wills and health care proxies are still recommended for comprehensive provision.
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