Alterssicherung: DGB fordert höhere Renten und lehnt späteres Rentenalter ab
Die Rentenkommission des Deutschen Gewerkschaftsbunds will das Rentenniveau von heute 48 auf 53 Prozent erhöhen. Möglich werden soll das durch eine Betriebsrente für alle.
On Wednesday, the DGB Rent Commission unveiled its framework for restructuring Germany's pension system. The commission maintained that the retirement age should remain unchanged at 67, despite an aging population. They also advocated for the introduction of a "pension at 63" - a rente ohne Vorbeitritt, which allows individuals to access pension benefits after just 45 years of contributions.
DGB President Yasmin Fahimi emphasized that the commission believes a stable pension can be funded fairly, without shifting costs unfairly onto employees or cutting benefits. She stated that "a good pension for all generations is a matter of political decisions" and that "intergenerational justice is more important than a low contribution rate."
The DGB's proposal aims to provide an alternative to the government's own recommendations since June, which propose tying the retirement age to life expectancy. This would see the retirement age increase by eight months for each subsequent birth year. Furthermore, the DGB opposes the phasing-out of the rente mit 63 after a transitional period.
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