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The German government thinks ‘failure is not an option’ in its quest to raise the retirement age

Chancellor Merz endorsed 33 pension reforms Tuesday — including a Swedish-style investment model Germany has resisted for decades.
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DW News
· Jun 23, 2026
Germany is rethinking pensions — and young workers may pay the price | DW German Politics
Germany is weighing major changes to its pension system — and younger workers could be hit hardest. #dwgermanpolitics For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
The Local Germany
· Jun 23, 2026
What Germany's planned pension reform means for you
The German government wants to reform the ailing pension system. A new plan calls for raising the retirement age and making more people contribute, among other changes.
ING Think
· Jun 22, 2026
Germany’s reform train is picking up steam
GERMANY: Proposals to reform the German pension system are clearly a good step in the right direction. It's now up to the government to show its own reform elan and implement the plans as quickly as possible
Daily Sabah
· Jun 23, 2026
Germany seeks to raise retirement age under sweeping reform plan
Germany plans to gradually raise its retirement age beyond 67 and also abolish early retirement, as well as expand compulsory pension contributions under a set of new recommendatio...
Russia Today
· Jun 22, 2026
Germany weighs raising retirement age to 70
Berlin is planning a sweeping overhaul of its pension system that would curb early retirement to force Germans work longer and harder Read Full Article at RT.com
Proto Thema - English
· Jul 8, 2026
The AfD remains the leading party in Germany – The Merz government’s reforms fail to win over voters
Dissatisfaction with the chancellor's performance has reached 84 The post The AfD remains the leading party in Germany – The Merz government’s reforms fail to win over voters appeared first on ProtoThema English.
Trend News Agency
· Jun 24, 2026
European pension systems face demographic and labor market pressures – PensionsEurope
European pension systems face demographic and labor market pressures – PensionsEurope
Daily Express
· Jul 2, 2026
Germany issues huge change to rules as it’s crippled by workers calling in sick
The reforms are part of one of Germany's biggest economic shake-ups in decades as ministers seek to boost productivity and competitiveness.
Times of India
· Jul 11, 2026
Where retirement goes to die: Inside America’s geriatric government
Where retirement goes to die: Inside America’s geriatric government
BizNews
· Jul 9, 2026
Anthea Jeffery: Net zero will de-industrialise SA like Germany and the UK
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Al Jazeera
· Jul 2, 2026
German coalition agrees on sweeping reform package in key breakthrough
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· Jun 26, 2026
Analysis-Germany plans to ease pension burden, but young still face an uphill climb
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The Eastern Herald
· Jul 2, 2026
Germany’s Merz Coalition Announces Biggest Economic Reform Package in Decades
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· Jun 23, 2026
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DawnNews English
· Jul 2, 2026
Germany Unveils €10 Billion Tax Relief Package | Chancellor Merz Announces Major Reforms
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has unveiled a wide-ranging reform package aimed at reviving Europe's largest economy. The plan includes €10 billion in tax relief for lower-income earners, pension reforms, and measures to increase affordable housing. Facing political pressure and economic challenges, Merz says the government is determined to get Germany back on track. #germany #merz #economy #taxcuts #europe #housing #politics #worldnews --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
News.az
· Jul 1, 2026
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TASS
· Jun 25, 2026
No one knows how many billions of aid end up in Zelensky’s luxurious lifestyle — German MP
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Sky News - Business
· May 13, 2025
Does UK really have least generous state pension in Europe? | Money newsletter
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Washington Examiner
· Jun 30, 2026
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· Jul 8, 2026
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The Motley Fool
· Jul 11, 2026
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Arise News
· Jul 2, 2026
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· Jul 3, 2026
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