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Mit ausgewogenen Reformen das Rentensystem stabilisieren

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  • Ferenc Grega
  • Ragnitz Joachim
  • Thum Marcel
  • Werding Martin

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The retirement of baby boomers and rising life expectancy pose major challenges for the German pension system. The current reforms being implemented by the Federal Government, particularly the extension of the pension-level freeze and the expansion of maternity pensions, will exacerbate long-term financing problems. As an alternative, we present a comprehensive reform package consisting of four measures: abolition of the ‘pension at 63’ rule, linking the retirement age to life expectancy, greater weighting of the sustainability factor and inflation-oriented adjustments of existing pensions. The reform package stabilises contribution rates, curbs expenditure and ensures adequate pension benefits.

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  • Ferenc Grega & Ragnitz Joachim & Thum Marcel & Werding Martin, 2026. "Mit ausgewogenen Reformen das Rentensystem stabilisieren," Wirtschaftsdienst, Sciendo, vol. 106(2), pages 81-84.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:wirtsc:v:106:y:2026:i:2:p:81-84:n:1007
    DOI: 10.2478/wd-2026-0024
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    1. Hermann Buslei & Lars Felder & Johannes Geyer & Peter Haan, 2024. "Rente nach 45 Jahren: Auch Personen mit geringer Arbeitsbelastung gehen frühzeitig abschlagsfrei in Ruhestand," DIW Wochenbericht, DIW Berlin, German Institute for Economic Research, vol. 91(48), pages 759-765.
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    JEL classification:

    • H53 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - Government Expenditures and Welfare Programs
    • H55 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - Social Security and Public Pensions

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