Tag: age
Retirement reform: cross-party momentum grows for linking pension age to work history
(de-news.net) – Chancellery Minister Thorsten Frei (CDU) has expressed support for a policy approach that would more closely link the statutory retirement age to the…
Criticism over proposal to link retirement age to contribution years
(de-news.net) – The notion of linking the statutory retirement age directly to the number of contribution years has provoked notable criticism from economic adviser Martin…
President of Federal Social Court indicates rethink of retirement age and pension adjustments
(de-news.net) – Christine Fuchsloch, President of the Federal Social Court, has expressed the view that an increase in the statutory retirement age beyond the current…
Federal Government proposes platform levy, rejects blanket age restrictions
(de-news.net) – During the Medientage München, the German Federal Government formally introduced its intention to establish a levy aimed at large-scale internet platforms. Culture Minister…
Federal Cabinet approves reform encouraging employment beyond retirement age
(de-news.net) – The German Federal Government has officially initiated the legislative process for the proposed Aktivrente pension reform, which aims to incentivize voluntary employment beyond…
Germany weighs age limits for social media amid rising concerns
(de-news.net) – The German federal government has commissioned a specialized expert group to evaluate the feasibility and implications of introducing a statutory minimum age for…
Thuringia’s premier advocates age restrictions on smartphones and social media
(de-news.net) Mario Voigt (CDU), Minister President of Thuringia, has formally called for a substantial curtailment of smartphone usage among children and adolescents. He asserts that…
SPD pushes for higher drinking age as CDU urges caution
(de-news.net) – Dr. Christos Pantazis, health policy spokesperson for the SPD, has formally proposed an increase in the legal drinking age from 16 to 18…
