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Federal Labour Minister Alexander Schweitzer is seeking a compromise on the pension without deductions after 45 contribution years. The Pension Commission had proposed abolishing the "pension at 63," which is meeting resistance within the SPD and from East German CDU state premiers.
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An analysis shows the regulation for retirement after 45 contribution years primarily benefits higher-earning men who live longer and receive more benefits. This leads to an upward redistribution and is considered a privilege, not a social achievement.
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A pension commission proposes gradually raising the retirement age and abolishing the pension without deductions after 45 contribution years to stabilize the system. Abolishing the "pension at 63" is expected to save around 10 billion euros annually.
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The Federal Court of Justice has ruled that forwarding TV and radio signals in retirement homes does not infringe copyright. The courts do not see this as the creation of a new audience, but rather an extension of the residents' private space.
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Green Party Co-Chairwoman Haßelmann criticizes the results of the closed-door meeting of the Union and SPD faction leaders as disappointing. She calls for more clarity on the pension level and emphasizes the need for concrete proposals for social system reform.
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Chancellor Merz reaffirmed the intention to abolish "Retirement at 63" and end incentives for early retirement. This is also in the interest of the East German federal states.
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Men benefit more from early retirement after 45 years of contributions, as women less frequently reach this threshold. Experts state that eastern German states are not particularly affected by the current regulation.
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Over 13 million people will reach retirement age by 2039, impacting the labor market and leading to a significant increase in those needing care from 2035 onwards. A study recommends expanding care capacities and age-appropriate housing in advance.
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In 2025, 14 percent of pensioners aged 65 to 74 were employed, a one percentage point increase from the previous year. Men (16%) worked more often than women (11%), and individuals with higher education (18%) also showed higher employment rates.
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Many employees in physically and socially demanding professions do not reach the regular retirement age due to health reasons. The German Institute for Economic Research (DIW) confirms these individuals often become prematurely disabled or change professions.
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