{
  "id": 14907923,
  "title": "Rentnerparadies: Rente im Ausland: Dieses Tool zeigt, wohin Sie auswandern sollten",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/rentnerparadies-rente-im-ausland-dieses-tool-zeigt-wohin-sie",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-16T08:18:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/finanzen/vorsorge/altersvorsorge-sparen/rente-im-ausland-mit-diesem-tool-finden-sie-ein-land-fuer-ihren-lebensabend/100168299.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "Many Germans dream of retiring abroad, with an estimated one in eight contemplating life overseas. Currently, around four million Germans live this dream, primarily in Switzerland, Austria, and the United States due to work-related reasons. However, as people approach retirement, they often wonder if the idyllic lifestyle of Italy can be replicated in their golden years. This interest is evident in the high reader engagement with articles discussing this topic, prompting the Handelsblatt to develop an interactive tool to help individuals explore potential retirement destinations.\n\nThis innovative tool allows users to search for their dream country to relocate to in retirement, considering two primary criteria. The first criterion is the lack of a travel warning issued by the German Foreign Office for the entire country. The second criterion involves having sufficient data available for the country in question.\n\nUpon reviewing the list of potential filter criteria, users will find a wide range of options, including financial aspects such as affordability, population wealth, and the size of the German expat community in the country. Additionally, factors related to convenience come into play, such as the number of German expats, time differences, and the evaluation of local cuisine. These factors have been determined through discussions with readers and are reflected in the interactive tool.\n\nAnother crucial factor for prospective retirees is the quality of healthcare, which becomes increasingly important with age. To gauge healthcare standards, the Handelsblatt utilized the Legatum Prosperity Index, which aims to compare healthcare quality across countries. Climate factors, such as maximum temperature, sunshine hours, and coastal locations, have also been incorporated into the tool. Furthermore, users can explore the country's democratic rights and LGBTQ+ rights by referencing the assessments of recognized institutions.\n\nA comprehensive list of individual criteria and their methodologies can be found here. For those seeking further information on the topic of emigration, the Handelsblatt offers a series of supplementary articles, including those specifically focused on retiring in Italy.",
  "summary": "Den Lebensabend im Ausland verbringen, davon träumen viele. Doch wie finden Sie zum Beispiel heraus, in welchem Land am Meer es sonnig und sicher ist? Das Handelsblatt hilft bei der Auswahl.",
  "key_points": [
    "One in eight Germans consider retiring abroad.",
    "Handelsblatt creates interactive tool for retirement destinations.",
    "Tool evaluates healthcare quality, climate, and rights."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}