PRESS STATEMENT The Pension Commission must not become a commission for cuts

"The Pension Commission must identify ways to ensure that the statutory pension remains stable and robust in the long term—beyond 2031.

The signals so far regarding the commission’s mandate and objectives are sobering: Instead of strengthening pensions, the agenda is dominated by austerity plans, cuts, and debates about raising the retirement age.

Younger generations, in particular, must be able to rely on a good statutory pension. Anyone who calls for lower pension levels is placing a burden on younger people: They would have to close pension gaps on their own through costly private arrangements.

The statutory pension is the cornerstone of retirement security. We will resolutely oppose any attempts to weaken this foundation.

“The Pension Commission must not become a ‘cuts commission.’”

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