There are new plans for the pension in Germany. A group of experts makes 33 suggestions. The government wants to use these plans. But many people give bad feedback. They criticize the plans.
Franziska Giffey is against stopping the pension at 63. She thinks this is unfair. It is hard for people with heavy physical work. People who start at 16 should stop early.
Manuela Schwesig also criticizes the plans. She does not want a link to life expectancy. Life expectancy is the average age people reach. Chancellor Friedrich Merz likes the reform. He wants a new pension with capital.
For the capital pension people save money in stocks. Stocks are shares of companies. Christian Lindner likes this idea. But he warns about high costs for employers. Employers are the bosses. Minijobs will also change.
The expert group wants to stop most Minijobs. Only students should use them. Experts for economy think this is good. They think about provision for old age. The association for restaurants fights for Minijobs.
There are also discussions in Austria. Pensions rise there in the year 2027. The rise is lower than the inflation. Inflation means things get more expensive. Many pensioners have less money now.
