Tag: Social security
“It will be tight in four years”
pensioner The pensions are unlikely to rise any more, says the expert. (Photo: dpa) No pension cuts, no extension of working life: the pension plans of the SPD, FDP and…
The unsuccessful attempt to square the circle
The plans to reform the statutory pension outlined in the exploratory protocol of the SPD, Greens and FDP are meager. Irrespective of the share pension propagated by the FDP, they…
“Can hope for rising pension levels”
Johannes Vogel The FDP Vice President Johannes Vogel says: “Now we have the chance to put the statutory pension system on two pillars.” (Photo: dpa) Berlin Before the upcoming coalition…
“Can hope for rising pension levels”
Johannes Vogel The FDP Vice President Johannes Vogel says: “Now we have the chance to put the statutory pension system on two pillars.” (Photo: dpa) Berlin Before the upcoming coalition…
Another large fund Riester provider is discontinuing its new business
Deka Bank The Riester providers also want to put pressure on the parties in the Berlin coalition negotiations. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt So now Deka: With the Sparkasse fund subsidiary, the…
Reviewer doubts Spahn’s law on tariff compliance
Carer and resident of a retirement home Improving working conditions in nursing is a legitimate goal, says the legal opinion. But the path taken is questionable. (Photo: dpa) Berlin It…
Fuest for exploration: No sustainable financial policy
Clemens Fuest The economist heads the Ifo Institute in Munich. (Photo: Imago Images) Berlin The President of the Ifo Institute, Clemens Fuest, describes the exploratory paper by the SPD, Greens…
Five measures to make the pension age-proof
Olaf Scholz Should Olaf Scholz become Chancellor, the aging of the population will be a major challenge for his government. (Photo: Reuters) The working-age population will shrink from 52 million…
The traffic light must defuse the demographic time bomb
Old and young united in one illustration A traffic light coalition must not play off generations against each other in social policy. (Photo: dpa) Admittedly, little concrete information has leaked…
Billion holes in the social security system are becoming a problem for the traffic lights
Berlin The German Nursing Council went straight to the limit. For skilled workers there must be a starting salary of 4,000 euros, demanded the chairwoman Christine Vogler on Wednesday at…
Billion holes in the social security system are becoming a problem for the traffic lights
Berlin The German Nursing Council went straight to the limit. For skilled workers there must be a starting salary of 4,000 euros, demanded the chairwoman Christine Vogler on Wednesday at…
Intersections and differences in the pension
Berlin SPD Chancellor candidate Olaf Scholz promises “a dignified life in old age” – and above all has a stable statutory pension level in mind. FDP boss Christian Lindner calls…
The number of pensioners in Germany will rise by 22 percent by 2035
Weekly market in Halle The number of people aged 67 and over will increase by 22 percent between 2020 and 2035. (Photo: dpa) Berlin In Germany there will be significantly…
It is time for real reform
Nursing home in Hamburg Nursing is one of the major construction sites in the health system. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The financial situation of long-term care insurance is a long-term care…
What is the next step with retirement provision?
Frankfurt, Munich It is one of the most pressing questions after the federal elections: What will happen to old-age provision? There has been a consensus for years that the statutory…
The head of the pension insurance company expects significantly higher pensions for 2022
pension Pensioners often receive less money than retired civil servants. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Pensioners in Germany can expect their retirement benefits to be increased again next year after a zero…