Pension commission to present recommendations on June 23

2026년 06월 15일

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The German government's pension commission will present its proposals for reforming old-age security on June 23. The original date had been June 29.

The commission is thus concluding its work earlier than planned. This gives the governing coalition more time to prepare a reform package covering taxes, pensions, the labor market and bureaucracy before summer.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans a retreat on July 1 with party and parliamentary group leaders as well as key government representatives. The commission is currently holding its final vote on the recommendations.

The goal is to make the pension system future-proof so that societal aging does not overburden the pension fund. The recommendations are to be handed over to Chancellor Merz or Labor Minister Bärbel Bas.

German government finalizes 2027 health reform draft with 16.3 billion euro savings target

2026년 04월 28일 AI에 의해 보고됨 AI에 의해 생성된 이미지

Following Chancellor Merz's announcement that the bill was practically ready, the German government finalized its health reform draft on April 28, targeting 16.3 billion euros in savings from 2027—down from an initial 19.6 billion—to address a 15.3 billion euro deficit at statutory health insurers. The Greens decry it as a burden on insured people and companies, while Health Minister Nina Warken calls it balanced. Cabinet approval is set for Wednesday.

Coalition plans reform package on taxes, pensions and bureaucracy

Germany's black-red federal government aims to pass a package of reforms covering taxes, the labor market, pensions and bureaucracy reduction before the summer break. A further coalition committee meeting shortly before the parliamentary summer recess in early July is set to make the decisions. Chancellor Friedrich Merz will invite social partners to the chancellery in early June.

Pension commission considers mandatory pension splitting

2026년 06월 08일 AI에 의해 보고됨

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.

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Altersvorsorgedepot approved as Riester pension successor

2026년 05월 08일 AI에 의해 보고됨

The German government has approved the Altersvorsorgedepot as the new framework for state-supported retirement savings. From January 2027 self-employed people and civil servants will also be eligible. The Riester pension scheme ends at the close of this year.

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