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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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Eckart von Hirschhausen calls a new weight loss pill, available in Germany since September, a "gamechanger." However, he stresses it does not solve fundamental issues like obesity prevention or societal structures, noting high prices charged by manufacturers in Germany.
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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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A study of over 133,000 diabetes patients found that GLP-1 medications reduced the risk of fragility fractures by 21 percent. This lower fracture risk was observed regardless of changes in weight or blood sugar levels.
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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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Economist Werding warns that loosening the pension package by maintaining "retirement at 63" would jeopardize the entire reform package. He described the pension without deductions after 45 contribution years as a special regulation for well-paid employees.
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