Debate over German statutory pension intensifies as Merz proposes ‘basic’ safety net Germany’s statutory pension debate sharpens as Chancellor Merz backs a ‘basic’ safety net; social groups demand labour-market reforms …
Left leader urges government to strengthen statutory pension with Austrian-style model Ines Schwerdtner urges boosting Germany’s statutory pension with an Austrian-style contribution system to raise benefits and include self-employed now. …
IG Metall threatens strikes if government moves to cut statutory pensions IG Metall leader Christiane Benner warned of strikes and large-scale protests if the government pursues cuts to the statutory …
Merz Calls Statutory Pension ‘Basis Security’, Sparking Criticism and Uncertainty Friedrich Merz’s remark that the statutory pension is ‘only a basic safety net’ has provoked criticism and raised concerns about …
Lufthansa pilot strike grounds thousands of flights as union demands pension boost Lufthansa pilot strike leaves tens of thousands stranded and forces over 700 cancellations; Vereinigung Cockpit demands higher company …
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