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Retirement age: Scholz clearly rejects it
Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejects another increase in the retirement age. In his May 1st message he warns against uncertainty. Read more about his clear position on the labor market and pension debates.
Retirement age: Scholz clearly rejects it
In his video message on May 1st, Chancellor Olaf Scholz made it clear that he would not agree to an increase in the retirement age. He warned of unrest due to constant discussions about the retirement age and emphasized that young people in working life also have the right to know how long they have to work.
Scholz pointed out that the number of employed people in Germany was higher than ever last year, with over 46 million women and men. Nevertheless, more workers will be needed in the coming years as work will not be scarce. He emphasized that work means more than just making money.
Although he did not name any specific recipients of his criticism, it was obvious that the FDP was causing unrest in the government with its demand for the abolition of the “pension at 63”. However, Scholz made it clear that the traffic light coalition would not abolish the “pension at 63”, although similar demands also came from the Union parties.
It is interesting to observe how political discussions about issues such as retirement age and labor market conditions continue to lead to debates and different points of view. It remains to be seen how the discussions and decisions will develop in the future, particularly with regard to the workforce situation and pension policy in Germany.