Voigt open to retirement based on years worked - Germany’s Pension Reform Sparks Political Divide Over Work-Based Retirement
A debate over pension reforms is gaining momentum in Germany. Thuringia’s Minister-President Mario Voigt (CDU) has proposed linking retirement eligibility to years worked rather than age, sparking discussions between the CDU and SPD, though not all stakeholders are on board.
Voigt highlighted the need for a future-proof pension system that integrates occupational and private retirement plans. He suggested this reform could be particularly useful for eastern Germany. However, he acknowledged that the current coalition agreement still sets a fixed retirement age of 67.
The pension reform debate remains in its early stages. The Rentenfachkommission will play a key role in shaping proposals by 2026. For now, the fixed retirement age stays in place, but political and economic divisions suggest the path forward will be complex.
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