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Pension reform; FDP rejects plans; Intergenerational equity; Pension level 48%; rising contributions
2024-09-04 13:29:08
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Tensions Rise as Coalition Clashes on Pension Reform
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The ongoing dispute within the coalition over pension reform has escalated, with the FDP blocking the planned reform package. The FDP's resistance, particularly criticized by SPD Secretary General Kühnert, is causing significant delays.
Concerns over increased costs for the younger generation and the impact on current retirees have heightened tensions. Additionally, the SPD's efforts to modify the debt brake rule to enable investments in areas like sustainability and digitalization face resistance, notably from FDP leader Christian Lindner.
The push for flexibility in crisis situations and alignment with EU guidelines further complicates the reform process. The SPD's persistence in pursuing these reforms, supported by the Greens but opposed by the CDU/CSU and FDP, sets the stage for a challenging debate ahead.
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