EPISODE · Jul 27, 2025 · 10 MIN
Retirement Age Clash: Work Longer?
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Economy Minister Katherina Reiche says Germans must stay on the job as life expectancy rises—sparking pushback from unions, coalition allies, and even parts of her own party. In our next episode we preview the brewing fight: industry’s call for sweeping reform vs. critics who prefer skilled-worker immigration or productivity gains, and what it all means for the future of work and pensions. Tune in for the big questions we’ll unpack.
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Economy Minister Katherina Reiche says Germans must stay on the job as life expectancy rises—sparking pushback from unions, coalition allies, and even parts of her own party. In our next episode we preview the brewing fight: industry’s call for sweeping reform vs. critics who prefer skilled-worker immigration or productivity gains, and what it all means for the future of work and pensions. Tune in for the big questions we’ll unpack.
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Retirement Age Clash: Work Longer?
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