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East-West German Pension Gap: Women in the West Receive Significantly Less

A new study reveals a stark difference in average monthly pensions between West and East German women: women in the West receive an average of "861 euros, compared to "1,218 euros in the East, a difference of "357 euros due to career interruptions and lower lifetime earnings for women in the West.

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Uganda Insurers Urged to Develop Retirement Products to Boost Pension System

Uganda's insurance sector, showing 13.2% growth, is encouraged to create retirement products to support the growing pension system; regulators highlight the need for collaboration and public trust to ensure wider participation and address systemic challenges.

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Turkey's June Inflation: 35.05% Yearly Increase, Housing Costs Surge

Turkey's June inflation hit 1.37% monthly and 35.05% yearly, according to TÜİK, with housing costs surging 65.54% annually, impacting millions of retirees and public servants whose salary increases were announced based on these figures.

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Record Number of Elderly Germans Employed Highlights Pension System Shortcomings

In 2024, a record 1.1 million Germans aged 67 and older were employed, a 51,000 increase from 2023, highlighting insufficient pensions and prompting calls for systemic reform. This number nearly quadrupled since 2004.

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Farage's £85 Billion Spending Plan Faces Scrutiny

Nigel Farage's Reform UK proposed an £85 billion spending plan, including scrapping the two-child benefit cap and raising the tax-free income allowance to £20,000, funded by cuts to Net Zero, asylum spending, DEI initiatives, and quango bureaucracy; experts dispute the feasibility, and Farage refuse...

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dailymail.co.uk
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Farage's £85 Billion Spending Plan Faces Scrutiny

Nigel Farage's Reform UK proposed an £85 billion spending plan, including scrapping the two-child benefit cap and raising the tax threshold to £20,000, aiming to incentivize marriage and childbirth, while proposing cuts to Net Zero, asylum spending, and DEI initiatives to fund it; experts question t...

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Thuringia Faces Financial Crisis Due to Rising Pensions and Shrinking Population

Thuringia's Finance Minister Katja Wolf warns of severe financial difficulties in the coming years due to rising pension payments for public servants (€450 million in 2024 to €1.2 billion by the end of 2030s) and a shrinking population, necessitating a critical review of all budget expenditures.

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UK Consumers Grapple with Economic Uncertainty: Expert Financial Advice

A recent survey shows UK consumers are worried about the slowing economy, possible tax increases, and rising food costs; experts advise on managing money in uncertain times by diversifying investments and securing mortgage deals in advance.

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Labour U-turns on Pensioner Fuel Payments After Backlash

Labour initially cut winter fuel payments for most pensioners to stabilize the economy, sparking a backlash that led to a £1.25 billion U-turn restoring payments for those earning under £35,000, with the party refusing to apologize for the initial decision.

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Turkish Retirees' Holiday Bonus Loses 50,000 TL in 7 Years

A DISK-AR study reveals Turkish retirees' holiday bonus lost 50,000 TL in value over seven years due to inflation and minimum wage increases, dropping to a level where it can only buy 2 kilos of baklava in 2025.

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CNTE Strike: Teachers Protest Pension Cuts Due to UMA Calculation

Mexican teachers are on indefinite strike, demanding that their pensions be calculated using the minimum wage instead of the UMA, which they claim significantly reduces their retirement income. A UNAM study supports this claim, showing the UMA's lower adjustment compared to the minimum wage.

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mk.ru
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Russian Pension Reform Proposal Sparks Debate

A proposal to abolish state pensions in Russia for those born after 1995, backed by prominent figures like Konstantin Malofeev, sparks debate about declining birth rates and the sustainability of the pension system, raising concerns about the potential social and economic consequences.

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