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German Wirtschaftsrat urges end to Mütterrente and early-retirement perks Wirtschaftsrat calls to abolish the Mütterrente and other early-retirement benefits, warning Germany cannot afford additional pension “gifts” amid demographic change. The …

CDU Economic Council Urges Cuts to Mütterrente and End to Early-Retirement Incentives CDU Economic Council calls to abolish Mütterrente and early-retirement incentives, warning demographic strain could push social contributions toward …

German pension financing improves as GRV costs fall to 9.3% of GDP in 2024 Study finds German pension financing at 9.3% of GDP in 2024, lower than the 1990s; federal …

Germany’s Social Partners Meet at Kanzleramt as Unions Warn Against Pension Cuts Unions and employers met with the federal government at the Kanzleramt amid sharp warnings that proposed pension cuts …

Achim Truger Rejects Calls for Sweeping Social Reforms, Warns Against Pension and Care Cuts Achim Truger rejects recent calls for sweeping social reforms from the Council of Economic Experts, saying …

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 …