Monika Queisser: "Governments fall over pension reforms - not over health reforms"
The OECD's pensions expert explains how the German pension stands internationally, why the pension at 63 has to go, and says that people with the smallest pension live in the richest households.
Germany's pension system is facing controversy, particularly regarding the "Rente mit 63" (pension at 63) scheme, which allows certain workers to retire early with a full pension. The scheme, originally intended for heavy workers, has been criticized for benefiting mainly male skilled workers with relatively high pensions. Experts argue that the system is too expensive and that alternative solutions, such as increasing the pension age or adjusting benefits, should be considered. The OECD recommends making early retirement contingent on individual medical assessments.
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