The pension commission set up by the federal government is examining mandatory splitting of pension claims between spouses. A recommendation is due on June 29.
The Alterssicherungskommission is considering mandatory pension splitting in the statutory pension insurance, according to Handelsblatt. Both partners would automatically receive half of all jointly earned pension points. This is intended to improve women's own security. A decision by the 13 members has not yet been made. The commission's schedule is available to Handelsblatt. Voluntary splitting has been possible since 2002 but is used by fewer than 1000 couples per year. The Sachverständigenrat had already recommended a mandatory model as a replacement for widow's and widower's pensions in its 2023/24 report. The commission is to present its proposals for pension reform on June 29.
