MPs on Thursday grumbled but still passed regulations reinstating certain healthcare benefits for civil servants not enjoyed by the broader public. The regulations passed with 36 votes in favour, and three abstentions. Civil servants and pensioners had been eligible for these healthcare benefits up until 2024, when they were abolished because Gesy had been envisioned to cover these services. Eligible for these benefits are all civil servants – and members of their families – including teachers, police, military officers and certain state officials. MPs said they had “no choice” but to approve bringing back these benefits for civil servants, considering the benefits had been taken away.