Pension system
Coverage of Pension system in the Nexus archive.
- Merz unveils sweeping reform push for Germany: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his coalition partners announced 34 economic reforms, including tax cuts for low- and middle-income families, pension system overhauls, stricter sick leave rules, and reduced bureaucracy. The reforms aim to revive Germany's sluggish economy amid challenges like competition from China, high energy costs, and an aging population.
- Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least 13 – Europe live
Russian strikes on Kyiv killed at least 13 people, with 20 sites attacked, including residential buildings. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz proposed economic reforms involving €10bn in income tax cuts for the public, funded by higher taxes on the wealthy, and pension system changes raising the retirement age to 67.
- Jordan Bardella allies plan to soften Marine Le Pen’s pension promise
Jordan Bardella's allies in the National Rally party are proposing to revise Marine Le Pen's pension policy, suggesting that retirees must contribute for 42 years to receive a full pension instead of retiring at 67. The proposal highlights a divide within the party between Le Pen's supporters and Bardella's team, as the party prepares for a court decision on July 7 regarding Le Pen's political ban.
- Germany’s leader pledges to reform a creaking pension system and says ‘failure is not an option’
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged to reform the country's pension system by gradually raising the retirement age in line with life expectancy, following recommendations from a government-mandated panel. The reform aims to stabilize pensions amid economic challenges, including low growth and an aging population.
- Germany’s leader pledges to reform a creaking pension system and says ‘failure is not an option’
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged to push through a proposed reform of the country’s pension system, which would include raising the retirement age gradually in line with life expectancy.
- Was Starmers Abgang für Deutschland bedeutet
Keir Starmer anunció su renuncia como líder del Partido Laborista y primer ministro, con Andy Burnham como sucesor probable. El cambio podría afectar la política europea del gobierno británico. Friedrich Merz y Bärbel Bas presentan un informe sobre pensiones, mientras la Bundeswehr realiza ejercicios militares en Lituania.
- Germany's pension plans draw praise and outrage
A 30-point plan to reform Germany's pension system has drawn praise and criticism in almost equal measure. Centrist politicians have called it a good compromise, while opposition parties on the left and right are unhappy.
- Hochul Finally Signs $268.5 Billion State Spending Plan
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed New York’s $268.5 billion budget, which includes pension boosts, expanded free childcare in New York City, and weakened climate goals. The budget, signed eight weeks late, secures legislative victories for Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani but faces criticism from environmental advocates and fiscal watchdogs over reduced climate targets and a $17 billion structural fiscal gap.
- Germany: No recovery in sight for the economy
The war in Iran has disrupted Germany's economic growth, and the country's pension and healthcare systems are under significant strain.
- China’s pension failings expose its harshest inequality
The article highlights China's pension system inequality, where rural elderly continue working while urban residents enjoy retirement benefits. This disparity underscores systemic failures in social welfare distribution.