Reform: CSU on early retirement – hardship cases yes, standard cases no
According to a report, the CDU and SPD are discussing the possibility of only allowing pension without deductions in the future after up to 47 years of contributions. The CSU also wants to limit it to hardship cases.
CSU leader Alexander Hoffmann says that full retirement after 45 years of contributions should only be allowed in exceptional cases, not as a general rule. He suggests that a reform of the pension system cannot happen without changing the current rules. The coalition is reportedly discussing raising the number of contribution years required for full retirement to 46 or 47 years.
The SPD's Alexander Schweitzer opposes abolishing full retirement after 45 years of contributions, even with transitional periods, citing the need for performance justice and adherence to the intergenerational contract.
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