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Riester-Rente reform simplifies subsidies and opens pension savers to equity investments Germany advances Riester-Rente reform to simplify state support, expand investment choices and lower costs, while critics warn limits on …

German Pension Gap Prompts Urgent Calls to Boost Retirement Income Merz’s comments and a possible rise in the retirement age have heightened concern about the German pension gap; experts outline …

German pension commission confronts heated coalition split over reform plans Germany’s pension commission faces a test as lawmakers and experts clash over reforms to stabilize retirement finances, with the pension …

German pension level debate intensifies as commission finalizes reform report Germany’s pension level debate escalates as an eight-member commission prepares reform proposals due June 30, 2026, raising concerns for retirees …

Germany’s pension debate intensifies as report on a proposed pension age of 70 is denied Media report sparks debate as Germany’s pension commission denies recommending a pension age of 70; …

German pension commission reportedly to recommend raising retirement age to 70 Report: German pension commission to recommend raising the retirement age to 70 by the early 2060s, with phased increases …

Plan to Link Retirement to 45 Contributory Years Raises Equity Alarm Finance Ministry proposal to make retirement dependent on 45 contributory years could advantage continuous-career workers and penalize women, low …

AfD pension policy scrutinized: Costs, statistics and constitutional hurdles AfD pension policy analyzed: official data, OECD comparisons, and why plans to lift the pension level to 70% would add €165bn …

Sweden’s pension system: a model for Germany’s ageing challenge Sweden’s pension system relies on widespread private savings and crisis-driven reform. That mix — high participation in investment funds and a …