Part 10/12:
The Road Ahead: Reforms and the Future of Retirement
To develop sustainable solutions, the government is planning to establish a commission in December 2023, tasked with proposing long-term reforms by the summer of 2026. This move is seen as a response to the demands of the younger generation and an attempt to stem internal party conflicts.
However, the debate remains tense: some young MPs accuse Friedrich Merz and other leaders of using intimidation tactics and exerting undue pressure to push their reform agenda through. The division within the Union reflects broader societal concerns about future pension adequacy and the economic burden on future generations.