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German Court Rules Voluntary Pension Contributions Do Not Count Toward Basic Pension

The German Federal Social Court ruled that voluntary pension contributions do not count toward the basic pension, rejecting a 77-year-old retiree's claim; the court found the unequal treatment of mandatory and voluntary contributions to be legally justified, emphasizing differences in contribution c...

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Republican Budget Bill Could Strip Child Tax Credit From Millions of Children

A proposed Republican budget bill includes a new Child Tax Credit (CTC) restriction requiring both parents to have Social Security numbers to claim the credit, potentially impacting 4.5 million children with mixed-status or undocumented parents, regardless of the child's citizenship.

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Social Security Faces Funding Crisis, 21% Benefit Cut Looms

Social Security, the retirement income foundation for nearly 90% of Americans over 65, faces a funding crisis due to reduced revenue from wage stagnation and the rise of gig work; without Congressional action, a 21% benefit cut is projected by 2033.

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Denmark Raises Retirement Age to 70

The Danish Parliament passed a law raising the retirement age to 70 for those born after December 31, 1970, in a phased approach reaching 68 by 2030 and 69 by 2035, reflecting broader European concerns about aging populations and pension sustainability.

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Denmark Raises Retirement Age to 70, Germany Considers Similar Reforms

Denmark raised its retirement age to 70, effective for those born after 1970, passing 81-21 in parliament to address pension system sustainability; Germany considers similar reforms due to its aging population and underfunded pension system.

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France Announces Multi-Year Plan to Restore Public Finances

French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne announced a multi-year plan in July to tackle France's public debt, demanding shared effort from all citizens, with potential social VAT discussions and a possible referendum.

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Market Volatility Forces Sandwich Generation to Rethink Retirement

The Gomez family, representing the sandwich generation, faces retirement uncertainty due to stock market volatility and concerns about Social Security, prompting them to delay retirement and maximize savings.

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Education Department Pauses Social Security Offsets for Defaulted Student Loans

The Department of Education temporarily paused seizing Social Security benefits from roughly 450,000 defaulted federal student loan borrowers over 62, but continues other collection methods, sparking debate over the fairness and efficacy of its approach.

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Greece Employs Private Collectors for €49.73 Billion Social Security Debt

As of Q1 2025, €49.73 billion in social security debt is owed to EFKA in Greece, with only €4.9 billion regulated, prompting the involvement of private debt collectors to address the issue.

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SSA to Use AI to Improve Customer Service Amidst Budget Concerns

SSA Commissioner Frank Bisignano announced plans to use AI to improve customer service, addressing long wait times and concerns about recent changes impacting 69 million beneficiaries; the agency faces a projected 2033 trust fund depletion.

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French Health Insurance Faces €22.1 Billion Deficit Amidst Unrecovered Medical Payments

France's national health insurance faces a €22.1 billion deficit in 2025, largely due to €1.5 billion in unrecovered medical co-pays and deductibles stemming from a 2020 suspension and subsequent limitations on recovery efforts, according to a Court of Auditors report.

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Dutch Schools Lack Staff Conduct Focus, Jeopardizing Social Safety

A Dutch school inspection revealed insufficient attention to staff conduct, jeopardizing social safety in 21 schools; over-reliance on procedures hinders proactive discussions, impacting responses to unsafe situations, including sexual abuse, highlighting the need for inclusive dialogue involving al...

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