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These cuts disproportionately impact pensioners, many of whom are already at risk of poverty. Over 10 million pensioners receive less than €1,100 per month, and roughly 20% of Germans over 65 face poverty risk.
Remarkably, the government avoids imposing new taxes on the wealthy—opting instead for a controversial "baby boomer solidarity" charge, which would target seniors with private savings. This approach underscores a troubling dynamic: social and economic mismanagement is increasingly being transferred onto ordinary citizens' shoulders.