Germany’s CDU/CSU fractures over pension reforms as younger lawmakers rebel
A dispute over pension reforms has split Germany’s CDU/CSU parliamentary group. Michael Dulger, a senior figure in the party, has openly criticised the coalition’s proposed package. His remarks come as younger lawmakers also voice strong opposition to the plans.
Dulger argued that locking the pension level at 48 percent until 2031 would unfairly burden younger people. He described the move as a 'betrayal of future generations'. His comments align with concerns raised by the Junge Gruppe, a faction of young CDU/CSU members, who have also voiced strong opposition to the reforms.
Dulger went further by opposing the entire coalition package. He urged politicians to pause and reconsider their decisions, stressing that cabinet agreements can still be revised. His stance puts him at odds with parts of his own party but reflects growing unease among younger lawmakers about rising costs.
The Junge Union, the youth wing of the CDU/CSU, has also spoken out against the pension plans. However, no official statement has been made by the Federation of German Employers on the matter.
The pension reform debate now exposes deep divisions within the CDU/CSU. Dulger’s call for reflection and the Junge Gruppe’s strong opposition signal resistance to the current proposals. Any final decision will need to address these concerns or risk further internal conflict.
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