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Denmark Raises Retirement Age to 70, Reflecting European Trend
Denmark's parliament passed a law raising the retirement age to 70 in 2040, the highest in Europe, following a 2006 indexation to life expectancy, with 81 MPs voting in favor and 21 against; this reflects a broader European trend of adjusting retirement ages based on demographics, although not witho...
Denmark Raises Retirement Age to 70, Reflecting European Trend
Denmark's parliament passed a law raising the retirement age to 70 in 2040, the highest in Europe, following a 2006 indexation to life expectancy, with 81 MPs voting in favor and 21 against; this reflects a broader European trend of adjusting retirement ages based on demographics, although not witho...
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52% Bias Score
Declining Pension Trust Prompts Call for Switching Guarantee
A survey shows declining consumer trust in the pensions industry due to complex documents, frequent regulatory changes, and slow pension transfers; a campaign is pushing for a 10-day switching guarantee.
Declining Pension Trust Prompts Call for Switching Guarantee
A survey shows declining consumer trust in the pensions industry due to complex documents, frequent regulatory changes, and slow pension transfers; a campaign is pushing for a 10-day switching guarantee.
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56% Bias Score
Dutch Courts Sides with Freelancers in Misclassification Cases, Creating Pension Shortfall
Dutch courts increasingly rule freelancers are employees, forcing employers to retroactively pay benefits, potentially costing tens of thousands of euros per case; the Deliveroo ruling in 2023 provides legal precedent and may create a 1.3 billion euro shortfall in pension funds.
Dutch Courts Sides with Freelancers in Misclassification Cases, Creating Pension Shortfall
Dutch courts increasingly rule freelancers are employees, forcing employers to retroactively pay benefits, potentially costing tens of thousands of euros per case; the Deliveroo ruling in 2023 provides legal precedent and may create a 1.3 billion euro shortfall in pension funds.
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56% Bias Score
German Taxpayers Face Increased Burdens Due to Social Policy Proposals
Germany faces rising tax and contribution burdens due to the Union and SPD's social policies, with social security contributions projected to increase to almost 46 percent of income by the next few years, driven by rising healthcare costs and pension commitments.
German Taxpayers Face Increased Burdens Due to Social Policy Proposals
Germany faces rising tax and contribution burdens due to the Union and SPD's social policies, with social security contributions projected to increase to almost 46 percent of income by the next few years, driven by rising healthcare costs and pension commitments.
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48% Bias Score
Spain Faces Looming Fiscal Crisis Due to Aging Population
Spain's aging population is drastically increasing public spending, particularly in pensions and healthcare, according to a new Airef report projecting a 7% deficit and 130% debt-to-GDP ratio by 2050 without reforms.
Spain Faces Looming Fiscal Crisis Due to Aging Population
Spain's aging population is drastically increasing public spending, particularly in pensions and healthcare, according to a new Airef report projecting a 7% deficit and 130% debt-to-GDP ratio by 2050 without reforms.
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48% Bias Score
Russia reinstates two-stage pension indexation in 2026
In 2026, Russia will implement a two-stage pension indexation system for nearly 40 million citizens: a February adjustment based on 2025 inflation, followed by an April increase linked to Social Fund revenue growth, reversing a 2016 policy change.
Russia reinstates two-stage pension indexation in 2026
In 2026, Russia will implement a two-stage pension indexation system for nearly 40 million citizens: a February adjustment based on 2025 inflation, followed by an April increase linked to Social Fund revenue growth, reversing a 2016 policy change.
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40% Bias Score
Greek Public Pensions 60% Higher Than Private Sector Pensions
In March 2024, Greece's EFKA paid €2.72 billion in pensions; new public sector pensions averaged €1,216.92 monthly, almost 60% higher than private sector pensions (€765.98). 15% of pensioners receive less than €500 monthly.
Greek Public Pensions 60% Higher Than Private Sector Pensions
In March 2024, Greece's EFKA paid €2.72 billion in pensions; new public sector pensions averaged €1,216.92 monthly, almost 60% higher than private sector pensions (€765.98). 15% of pensioners receive less than €500 monthly.
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48% Bias Score
Turkey to Subsidize Housewives' Retirement Premiums
Turkey's government plans to provide retirement benefits to housewives, covering one-third of their minimum wage-based insurance premiums (approximately 2,883.92 TL monthly), and additional retirement benefits for those working in hazardous environments, effective after the plan's approval by the Ec...
Turkey to Subsidize Housewives' Retirement Premiums
Turkey's government plans to provide retirement benefits to housewives, covering one-third of their minimum wage-based insurance premiums (approximately 2,883.92 TL monthly), and additional retirement benefits for those working in hazardous environments, effective after the plan's approval by the Ec...
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24% Bias Score
Spain's Aging Population to Cause $800 Billion Economic Loss by 2100
Spain's aging population and low birth rate will decrease GDP growth by 40% by 2050 and 57% by 2100, resulting in an $800 billion loss due to a shrinking workforce and increased pension costs.
Spain's Aging Population to Cause $800 Billion Economic Loss by 2100
Spain's aging population and low birth rate will decrease GDP growth by 40% by 2050 and 57% by 2100, resulting in an $800 billion loss due to a shrinking workforce and increased pension costs.
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52% Bias Score
Germany's Coalition Agreement: Stricter Immigration, Pension Reforms, and Economic Measures
Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD coalition agreement details stricter immigration controls, including border asylum rejections, an 'expulsion offensive', and a two-year suspension of family reunification for subsidiary protection recipients; it also outlines plans for minimum wage increases, pension reform...
Germany's Coalition Agreement: Stricter Immigration, Pension Reforms, and Economic Measures
Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD coalition agreement details stricter immigration controls, including border asylum rejections, an 'expulsion offensive', and a two-year suspension of family reunification for subsidiary protection recipients; it also outlines plans for minimum wage increases, pension reform...
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36% Bias Score
UK Government Faces £14 Billion Budget Deficit, Weighing Tax Hikes and Welfare Cuts
Facing a £14 billion budget shortfall, the UK government may need to increase taxes on pensioners and wealthier individuals, or implement further welfare reforms, due to insufficient impact of previous changes and global economic uncertainty.
UK Government Faces £14 Billion Budget Deficit, Weighing Tax Hikes and Welfare Cuts
Facing a £14 billion budget shortfall, the UK government may need to increase taxes on pensioners and wealthier individuals, or implement further welfare reforms, due to insufficient impact of previous changes and global economic uncertainty.
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56% Bias Score
Mexico Faces Looming Retirement Crisis Amid Low Savings and Insufficient Government Support
A recent survey in Mexico reveals widespread retirement insecurity among workers, with many relying on government aid or continued work due to insufficient savings; record unemployment withdrawals from retirement funds highlight the urgent need for improved financial planning.
Mexico Faces Looming Retirement Crisis Amid Low Savings and Insufficient Government Support
A recent survey in Mexico reveals widespread retirement insecurity among workers, with many relying on government aid or continued work due to insufficient savings; record unemployment withdrawals from retirement funds highlight the urgent need for improved financial planning.
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48% Bias Score
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