Cem Özdemir pushes pension reform and a new economic agenda for Germany
Cem Özdemir, the Green Party's lead candidate in Baden-Württemberg's state election, has called for significant changes in pension and economic policies. He argued for abolishing the retirement age of 63 and linking it to life expectancy, criticizing the current grand coalition's early retirement policies. Özdemir also expressed concern over national political debates and proposed a new Agenda 2010 for economic policy.
Özdemir advocated for a reform similar to Agenda 2010, which would link the retirement age to life expectancy. He criticized the current grand coalition for allowing early retirement without deductions after 45 years of contributions, while introducing financial incentives to keep working. In the climate debate, Özdemir suggested more flexibility in the EU's planned 2035 ban on new combustion-engine cars, acknowledging the need for hybrids during the transition to electric mobility.
Regarding his political ambitions, Özdemir stated that he has no intention of shaping Green Party policy again as federal co-leader, comparing his ten years as party chair to nearly 20 years in other parties.
Cem Özdemir's proposals include abolishing the retirement age of 63, linking it to life expectancy, and reforming economic policy with a new Agenda 2010. He also expressed concern over national political debates and called for more flexibility in EU climate targets. Despite his significant influence, Özdemir has no ambition to return to a leading role in the Green Party.
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