Germany plans a major 2026 pension reform focusing on boosting occupational and private pensions while maintaining statutory safeguards amid demographic challenges.
Germany plans a major 2026 pension reform focusing on boosting occupational and private pensions while maintaining statutory safeguards amid demographic challenges.
Germany is projected to see a significant increase in social contribution rates on workers by 2050 due to demographic changes and economic pressures.
Many German workers remain unaware of expanded preventive health benefits that could improve their well-being and help sustain the pension system.
Germany's population is aging faster than expected, with implications for pensions, workforce, and care services amid regional disparities and population decline projections to 2070.
The Federal Court has invalidated a pension payout clause in Riester contracts, benefiting many savers by preventing unfair reductions in expected pensions during low interest phases.
Germany launches a commission to explore pension reforms, with Labor Minister Bas endorsing contribution-based retirement age, amid debate over pension funding approaches.
Germany's pension system faces demographic and financial challenges, prompting urgent reform plans and demands from life insurers for clearer political guidance to secure retirement futures.
Germany's ruling coalition faces internal conflicts over the 2025 pension package amid fears of a Bundestag vote defeat, drawing parallels to historic coalition breakdowns.
Uncertainty over Bundestag pension package vote intensifies amid Junge Union opposition and shifting party support.
Germany's pension reform debate intensifies as politicians call for broader social focus and coalition unity amid public and political scrutiny.
The Union and SPD have agreed on a pension reform package with key concessions to younger Union members to end a persistent internal dispute.
The German coalition government has reached a tentative pension reform agreement, facing internal opposition from the Young Group over financial sustainability and awaiting further faction discussions.
Germany's CDU youth opposes current pension reforms, highlighting generational burdens as experts warn politics is unprepared for long-term demographic challenges.
Berlin Dental Association's pension fund faces up to one billion euros in losses due to risky investments, impacting thousands of dentists across several German states.
Clarification on pension eligibility for Ukrainian refugees in Germany reiterates standard retirement age requirements.