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 由 AI 报道

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.”