German Chancellor Friedrich Merz rejected a proposal by East German CDU premiers to maintain early retirement without pension cuts after 45 years of contributions following a two-day government retreat in Neuhardenburg. The coalition of the Union and SPD is simultaneously preparing for a reform autumn, during which pensions, taxes, healthcare, and long-term care will be among the main topics. hnonline.sk ↗
Merz made clear that he wants to push through his reform plan without major concessions. According to German media, the so-called pension at 63 years of age is to be abolished as soon as possible, with the government's goal being to support economic growth and the competitiveness of the country. The Chancellor emphasized the need for greater trust and focus on reforms following cabinet negotiations. Tagesspiegel ↗
However, Chancellor's Minister Nina Warken indicated that the change should not come as a sudden political break. Regarding the end of early retirement, she admitted the possibility of transitional rules and adjustments for hardship cases. Similarly, representatives of the CDU, CSU, and SPD are signaling that the abolition cannot take effect immediately from day one.
North Rhine-Westphalian Minister-President Hendrik Wüst from the CDU supported the government's pension package, but at the same time demands clear rules for ending the option of early retirement without cuts. Further developments will depend on how the coalition translates the conclusions from Neuhardenburg into concrete proposals and whether it manages to maintain a unified line ahead of autumn negotiations in the Bundestag. denik.cz ↗
Merz Insists on End of Early Retirement Without Pension Cuts
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