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German union chief urges govt to protect early retirement rights


By Natalie Tuck

German trade union ver.di has warned against a proposal to scrap early retirement provisions for long-term contributors, arguing that workers with 45 years of contributions should retain the right to retire without pension deductions.

The warning came in response to recommendations from the country's Pension Commission, which has published its final report on the future of Germany's pension system


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Guest Comment: How should the pensions industry respond to the challenges AI brings to pension information?

For the first time, the Belgian Ombudsman for pensions has reported complaints involving artificial intelligence and warned citizens not to rely on AI chatbots for complex pension information.

This reveals a broader reality: pension providers are no longer the first source of information for many members. AI has become a new intermediary between pension providers and their members. PensionsEurope secretary general, Matti Leppälä, discusses further
Occupational pensions double Irish retirement incomes – ESRI

Irish workers with occupational pension coverage receive around twice the retirement income of those without workplace pensions, according to new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI)

Velliv reaches around 2,900 companies through stewardship dialogue

Danish pension provider Velliv reached approximately 2,900 companies through stewardship dialogue in 2025, according to its latest Active Ownership Report
Awareness of pension rules in divorce rises to 70% among Danish women

More Danish women are aware of what happens to their pension savings if they get divorced than was the case four years ago, according to a survey conducted by Epinion on behalf of Sampension

Sweden’s FTN announces procurement plan for 2027

The Swedish Fund Selection Agency (FTN) has announced the fund categories it plans to procure next year for the premium pension fund platform
German Pension Commission to propose pension age reform and new state-run fund

A commission appointed by the German government has proposed establishing a new state-run, capital-funded pension pillar and reforms to the way the retirement age is set, according to reports


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