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German Bundestag passes long-awaited pension package; further reforms to come


By Sophie Smith

The German Bundestag has passed the Second Occupational Pension Strengthening Act (BRSG II), although it stressed that this is "only the beginning", with further proposals for pension reform to be shared as early as next year.

Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, confirmed that the government would be establishing a pension commission to share further pension recommendations by mid-2026, which the government will then look to address "promptly"


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Finnish government to consult entrepreneurs on potential YEL reforms

The Finnish government has announced plans to consult entrepreneurs extensively on options to reform the pension system to better meet their needs, confirming that it is "ready to reform the YEL system during this term of government"
Danish pension funds back private-equity defence fund with DKK 1.6bn investment

PensionDanmark, AP Pension and AkademikerPension have backed a new European defence fund headquartered in Copenhagen, committing to a joint investment of €220m (DKK 1.6bn)

Few Danes aware of tax-driven pension top-up advantage

Less than half (37 per cent) of Danes eligible for a tax benefit on pension top-ups this year are aware of the opportunity, according to research from Epinion for the Sampension community
Deadline to enter inaugural Nederlandse Pensioen Awards extended

The deadline to enter the inaugural Nederlandse Pensioen Awards has been extended to 23 January 2026, so now is the time to showcase your excellence, innovation and leadership within the Dutch pensions industry

SCOOP: Netherlands' Keylane snaps up UK's Heywood in undisclosed deal

The UK's Heywood Pension Technologies has reached an agreement to be acquired by the Dutch-headquartered Keylane, for an undisclosed amount, marking a significant expansion of the provider's presence in the UK, US, and Asia-Pacific markets
80% of German companies using AI in pension schemes

Eighty per cent of German companies use or are testing artificial intelligence (AI) tools in their occupational pension schemes, according to a survey by WTW Germany


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Bursting under the pressure

Belgium’s Arizona coalition is facing mounting pressure as it looks to push through sweeping pension reforms. Sandra Haurant explores whether the changes will bring more unrest than solutions

The digital tightrope

Although approaches to AI in pensions vary across Europe, the industry is grappling with the same challenge – how to harness the technology’s benefits while managing the risks associated with data, governance, and regulation. Paige Perrin reports

Europe’s pensions puzzle

Earlier this year, the EU’s auditors warned that EIOPA lacks the power to ensure

consistent supervision across member states. So how can EIOPA – and Europe’s other institutions – play a stronger role in shaping better pensions for citizens? David Adams reports

Guiding Irish pensions through change

From the rise of master trusts to the rollout of auto-enrolment, newly appointed CEO of the Irish Association of Pension Funds (IAPF), Joyce Brennan, shares her vision for simplifying the system, supporting trustees, and securing better retirement outcomes for all

Communication: Hot or not

Callum Conway takes the temperature of Europe’s pensions industry, exploring which

approaches to member engagement are catching fire – and which risk leaving savers cold

Ask the industry

With pension fraud on the rise and becoming more sophisticated, European Pensions asks the industry what regulatory or industry-led measures should be prioritised to better protect schemes and savers – and which countries are leading the way in tackling pension-related fraud?

The safety net

Disability benefits act as a safety net across Europe, delivered through insurance, occupational pension funds or the state. But with rising retirement ages and a concerning mental health epidemic, calls for preventative solutions are growing. Natalie Tuck reports

In defence of returns

Sophie Smith takes a closer look at how retirement savings are being mobilised in

uncertain times, with recent geopolitical tensions sparking a shift in attitudes as security tops the agenda

Unlocking private potential

European pension funds are deepening their push into private markets, with a focus on mid-market buyouts and local opportunities. While digitalisation and ESG remain key themes, investors face growing pressure to conduct rigorous due diligence to manage risks. Lynn Strongin Dodds reports

Passing the parcel

Banks are shifting slices of loan risk to pension funds through significant risk transfer deals, offering schemes fresh diversification and returns, but also drawing regulatory scrutiny. Giovanni Legorano reports

Returns with responsibility

Finnish Church Pension Fund CIO, Ira van der Pals, speaks to Paige Perrin about how the fund’s strategy has evolved, its sustainability ambitions and the opportunities and challenges ahead

Reform in bloom?

Big changes are coming – slowly – to the Netherlands' celebrated pensions system, as demographics and economics have made reform necessary. David Adams reports on the challenges still to be overcome

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Podcast: Stepping up to the challenge
In the latest European Pensions podcast, Natalie Tuck talks to PensionsEurope chair, Jerry Moriarty, about his new role and the European pension policy agenda

Podcast: The benefits of private equity in pension fund portfolios
The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, in which stock markets have seen increased volatility, combined with global low interest rates has led to alternative asset classes rising in popularity. Private equity is one of the top runners in this category, and for good reason.

In this podcast, Munich Private Equity Partners Managing Director, Christopher Bär, chats to European Pensions Editor, Natalie Tuck, about the benefits private equity investments can bring to pension fund portfolios and the best approach to take.

Mitigating risk
BNP Paribas Asset Management’s head of pension solutions, Julien Halfon, discusses equity hedging with Laura Blows

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