(de-news.net) – Christian Dürr, chair of the Free Democratic Party (FDP), has proposed for young individuals with limited income to be excluded from the statutory pension framework, suggesting the redirection of their contributions into capital-funded schemes. He contended that such a shift would afford them greater financial security in retirement, thereby obviating dependence on state support.

Dürr underscored that his recommendation pertains to those who voluntarily pursue employment in lieu of receiving basic welfare, while conceding that his position may provoke substantial criticism. He asserted that the prevailing pension structure inadequately serves low-income earners, describing this shortfall as a severe inequity.

Presenting his plan as a pivotal reform for the younger demographic, Dürr further rejected Labour Minister Bärbel Bas’ (SPD) initiative to integrate civil servants and self-employed individuals into the statutory pension scheme, arguing that it would neither enhance sustainability nor improve generational balance.