SPD Wants Early Pension, East Leaders Challenge Reform
Eastern German officials want to keep the retirement age at 63. They believe this is important for pensions. Several politicians oppose a change to the retirement age.
The German government is discussing changes to the pension system. Some officials want to keep the retirement age at 63 to protect pension amounts. Three state premiers from Thuringia, Lower Saxony, and Brandenburg are against ending installment-free pensions. Tim Klüssendorf, the SPD General Secretary, also opposes ending the ‘pension at 63’ system. The VdK is asking for better pension reform plans.
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Highlights
Eastern States Want 63 Pension
Government officials in Eastern Germany want to keep the pension age at 63.
CDU Oppose Pension Change
Three CDU state premiers oppose ending installment-free early pensions.
Specific Conditions Needed
The premiers say the federal government must consider Eastern Germany’s situation.
SPD Disagreement Exists
There is a disagreement within the SPD about early retirement schemes.
VdK Demands Reform Changes
The social welfare association VdK wants improvements to the pension reform.