East Germany

Following backlash to his recent comments, Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) assured no cuts to statutory pensions at a CDU event. Saxony-Anhalt Premier Sven Schulze (CDU) reiterated demands for pension reform to address East Germany's unique reliance on state pensions.

April 23, 2026 Reported by AI

Several CDU politicians have distanced themselves from Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s comments on statutory pensions. Merz described pensions as at most a “basic security” for old age. Saxony-Anhalt’s premier Sven Schulze particularly urges consideration of the East German situation.”