German Employers Push for Retirement Age Hike Ahead of Elections
Two weeks before Germany's general election, employers advocate for a retirement age increase tied to life expectancy, sparking opposition from unions and the SPD who raise concerns about the impact on long-term workers and those who have already contributed significantly to the system.
German Employers Push for Retirement Age Hike Ahead of Elections
Two weeks before Germany's general election, employers advocate for a retirement age increase tied to life expectancy, sparking opposition from unions and the SPD who raise concerns about the impact on long-term workers and those who have already contributed significantly to the system.
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48% Bias Score
German Employers Push for Retirement Age Tied to Life Expectancy
Facing Germany's upcoming Bundestag election, employers advocate for raising the retirement age based on life expectancy, citing concerns over social security system sustainability, which has drawn criticism in the past. This follows recent adjustments to the retirement age, already set to reach 67 ...
German Employers Push for Retirement Age Tied to Life Expectancy
Facing Germany's upcoming Bundestag election, employers advocate for raising the retirement age based on life expectancy, citing concerns over social security system sustainability, which has drawn criticism in the past. This follows recent adjustments to the retirement age, already set to reach 67 ...
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48% Bias Score
French Unions and Employers Begin Talks on Pension Reform
French unions and employers initiated three months of talks on January 17th to reform the pension system, a significant shift from President Macron's previous approach, aiming to find compromises on financing and other key issues, potentially impacting the future role of social partners in French po...
French Unions and Employers Begin Talks on Pension Reform
French unions and employers initiated three months of talks on January 17th to reform the pension system, a significant shift from President Macron's previous approach, aiming to find compromises on financing and other key issues, potentially impacting the future role of social partners in French po...
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56% Bias Score
Social Security's Full Retirement Age Rises Again in 2025
The full retirement age for Social Security benefits is increasing to 66 years and 10 months for those born in 1959, starting November 2025, impacting younger Boomers and Gen Xers who already face insufficient retirement savings; the final increase will be to age 67 for those born in 1960 or later.
Social Security's Full Retirement Age Rises Again in 2025
The full retirement age for Social Security benefits is increasing to 66 years and 10 months for those born in 1959, starting November 2025, impacting younger Boomers and Gen Xers who already face insufficient retirement savings; the final increase will be to age 67 for those born in 1960 or later.
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40% Bias Score
"Bavaria Raises Firefighter Age Limit to 67 to Address Personnel Shortages"
"The Bavarian cabinet approved raising the active service age limit for volunteer firefighters to 67, with exceptions possible up to age 70, to address personnel shortages and improve future readiness, while also eliminating the four-year wait for command positions and enabling cost recovery for fal...
"Bavaria Raises Firefighter Age Limit to 67 to Address Personnel Shortages"
"The Bavarian cabinet approved raising the active service age limit for volunteer firefighters to 67, with exceptions possible up to age 70, to address personnel shortages and improve future readiness, while also eliminating the four-year wait for command positions and enabling cost recovery for fal...
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40% Bias Score
German Employers Push for Retirement Age Hike Tied to Life Expectancy
Facing Germany's upcoming federal election, employers are advocating for a retirement age increase linked to life expectancy, citing the need for stable social security financing; however, unions and the SPD criticize this as social cutbacks.
German Employers Push for Retirement Age Hike Tied to Life Expectancy
Facing Germany's upcoming federal election, employers are advocating for a retirement age increase linked to life expectancy, citing the need for stable social security financing; however, unions and the SPD criticize this as social cutbacks.
Progress
44% Bias Score
French Government Seeks Social Accord on Pension Reform by Late May
French ministers initiated a three-month negotiation on pension reform on January 17th, aiming for an agreement by late May, following a report from the Court of Auditors on February 19th, with the CFDT union already opposing the 64-year retirement age.
French Government Seeks Social Accord on Pension Reform by Late May
French ministers initiated a three-month negotiation on pension reform on January 17th, aiming for an agreement by late May, following a report from the Court of Auditors on February 19th, with the CFDT union already opposing the 64-year retirement age.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Veteran Civil Servant to Lead French Pension Reform Talks
French Prime Minister François Bayrou appointed 73-year-old Jean-Jacques Marette to lead a three-month discussion on the 2023 pension reform, aiming for an agreement between social partners by late May, despite opposition from labor unions and support from employers.
Veteran Civil Servant to Lead French Pension Reform Talks
French Prime Minister François Bayrou appointed 73-year-old Jean-Jacques Marette to lead a three-month discussion on the 2023 pension reform, aiming for an agreement between social partners by late May, despite opposition from labor unions and support from employers.
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Retirement in 2025: Ages, Requirements, and Pensions
In 2025, Spain's legal retirement age is 66 years and 8 months (under 38 years and 3 months of contributions) or 65 years (38 years and 3 months or more); early retirement incurs reductions of up to 21%; minimum and maximum pensions will increase by 2.8%, with the maximum reaching 3,267.55 euros mon...
Spanish Retirement in 2025: Ages, Requirements, and Pensions
In 2025, Spain's legal retirement age is 66 years and 8 months (under 38 years and 3 months of contributions) or 65 years (38 years and 3 months or more); early retirement incurs reductions of up to 21%; minimum and maximum pensions will increase by 2.8%, with the maximum reaching 3,267.55 euros mon...
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40% Bias Score
French Left Wins Pension Reform Vote
Left-wing parties in France win a preliminary victory in their bid to repeal the pension reform, lowering the retirement age and contribution period.
French Left Wins Pension Reform Vote
Left-wing parties in France win a preliminary victory in their bid to repeal the pension reform, lowering the retirement age and contribution period.
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36% Bias Score