CDU plan for the pension: surprises and criticism before the election!

CDU plan for the pension: surprises and criticism before the election!

Uelzen, Deutschland - The CDU presents surprises in the field of pension with its election program for the Bundestag election on February 23, 2025. In particular, the controversial “pension at 63” remains surprisingly, contrary to previous measures that had intended to be abolished. In the draft, the final adoption of which is planned for December 17, it is emphasized that there will be no pension cuts and the standard age limit should not be increased. This could be due to the pressure from your own party, since around 250,000 people are early, such as "https://www.az-online.de/wirtschaft/cdu-plan-fuer-die-mit-63-ueberraschung-im-merz-zr-93469447.html"> az-online.de reported.

New old -age provision for more pension wealth

In addition, the CDU suggests a new concept that aims to increase financial security in old age. According to this, a monthly deposit of 10 euros is to be made for each child between 6 and 18 years of age, which could lead to a capital flow of up to 1560 euros. The concept aims to encourage young people in particular to make their own pension independently. With theoretical interest of five percent, the savings could grow to over 42,000 euros and increase the monthly net pension by around 175 euros, as in merkur.de

It remains to be seen whether the proposed measures can actually be implemented, especially since the CDU must first win and further political support for such reforms is necessary. But it is already clear that the reform requirement in the German pension system is urgent and a discussion about sustainable solutions can no longer be postponed.