Statutory Pension System - Comprehensive Reform According to Opinion "Inescapable" - Warning of Further Delays
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11 Articles
For a long time, politicians have been thinking of a higher statutory retirement age: but others are supposed to implement it.
The German pension system is under pressure like never before. There are many reform ideas, but the big blow is missing.
A group of top economists is raising the alarm: the pension system is facing dramatic challenges, and there is now a need for comprehensive reform. Otherwise, the contribution rates could continue to rise – with serious consequences.
The German pension system is under enormous pressure. An expert report from the Ifo Institute calls for profound reforms – including an end to the pension with 63 and a link between the retirement age and life expectancy. According to the researchers, however, two further measures would be even more effective.
In an expert opinion, top economists argue for profound changes in the pension system. Otherwise, experts predict a strong increase in contribution rates.
In the debate on the pension system, a group of economists calls on policymakers to act as soon as possible.
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