Germany’s pension commission proposes ending the special status of Minijobs, putting 6.8 million workers at risk of lower take-home pay Germany’s pension commission proposes ending Minijobs’ special status, affecting 6.8 …
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German pension reform faces resistance as Merz commission proposes higher retirement age
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman pension reform proposal faces early pushback over retirement age and market investments Chancellor Merz advances German pension reform with a 33-point commission plan proposing higher retirement ages and market …
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Pension reform: German coalition commits to implement commission proposals in full
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman pension reform: Coalition vows to implement all 33 commission proposals Coalition vows to implement 33 pension commission recommendations, advancing Germany’s pension reform with lawmaking expected by year-end, officials say. …
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Sweden-style pension model recommended by German commission amid union opposition
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany’s Commission Backs Swedish-Style Pension Fund to Supplement State System Federal commission backs a Swedish-style pension fund to supplement Germany’s state pension, proposing a capital-funded add-on and reforms starting 2028. …
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Merz and Labor Minister Bas pledge to fully implement pension commission proposals
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany news roundup: Merz and Bas pledge full implementation of pension commission proposals Germany news roundup: Merz and Bas pledge to adopt pension commission proposals as heatwave warnings arrive, while …
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Pension commission proposals prompt East German warnings to preserve 48 percent level
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany’s pension reform proposals ignite sharp debate over future pension level and market-based components Greens demand protected 48% pension level as pension reform proposals provoke divisions over retirement age, capital …
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German Pension Commission Recommends Ending 48 Percent Pension Guarantee for Current Retirees
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman pension reform panel recommends ending 48% pension guarantee for current retirees A government expert commission has proposed ending the 48% pension guarantee for ongoing pensions, reshaping German pension reform …
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German pension commission proposes higher contributions and longer working lives for larger pensions
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoPension Commission Proposals Leak Sparks Debate Over Higher Contributions and Longer Working Lives German pension commission proposals leaked: higher contributions, longer working lives and larger pensions. How the measures could …
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Pension reform faces union and Left Party resistance after commission recommendations leak
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoPension reform debate erupts in Germany as unions, Left Party and social groups mobilize Leaked government commission recommendations have unleashed a heated pension reform debate in Germany, prompting unions, the …
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Young Green MPs in Germany reject retirement at 70 and demand 48% pension floor
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoYoung Greens reject retirement at 70 and call to strengthen statutory pension protections Young Green MPs oppose raising the retirement age to 70 and demand a statutory pension at 48% …