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Germany Proposes Capital-Funded Pension as Sweden Model Sparks Union Opposition Germany’s proposed capital-funded pension has reignited debate, with the government citing Sweden’s model while unions and the left warn about …

Survey exposes reform resistance in Germany as citizens back change but reject personal costs ZDF-Politbarometer finds nearly 90% of Germans call for reforms in pensions, health and labour policy, yet …

Germany’s nursing care reform draws sharp criticism from CDU and CSU leaders CDU and CSU leaders criticise Germany’s nursing care reform, opposing cuts to family carers’ pension contributions and urging …

Capital-funded pension plan sparks heated economic debate in Germany Germany’s pension commission has proposed a capital-funded pension element, prompting warnings from economists that a capital-funded pension could slow growth and …

Germany’s Coalition Stakes Social Reform on Economic Growth Government coalition meeting on July 1, 2026, aims to approve sweeping reforms — but questions remain over the feasibility of relying on …

Pension reform debate should prioritise fighting old-age poverty, commission member says Policymakers must put old-age poverty at the centre of pension reform discussions, says former commission member Georg Cremer, urging …

German pension commission urges end to Minijobs’ special tax status Pension commission urges end to Minijobs’ special tax status, a proposal that could reduce net pay for up to seven …

German pension reform package wins broad backing with later retirement and new capital fund Germany’s pension reform panel agrees package to raise retirement age, tighten early pension rules, broaden coverage …

SPD pension reform: Party signals shift as commission backs higher contributions and phase‑out of early retirement SPD pension reform heats up as commission backs higher contributions and ending early retirement; …