Germany proposes increasing retirement age to seventy amid concerns about sustainability. Prime Minister Friedrich Merz publicly supports new pension reform submitted to commission.

Retirement age, currently sixty-seven, will gradually rise to seventy by twenty twenty-nine.

Experts believe this change could relieve pension system’s pressure caused by aging population. Merz reassures citizens, stating reforms will strengthen generational social contract significantly.

Mandatory contributions will increase, covering workers, freelancers, and civil servants for inclusivity. Germany aims to ensure strong social security for future generations despite demographic shifts.