Government's retirement plans face backlash from trade unions and their members

Federal government's proposed active pension encounters fierce backlash from the German Trade Union Confederation. According to board member Anja Piel, this active pension could amount to billions yet fail to address any issues. Instead of providing flat tax advantages for a select few, she...

Government's retirement plans face backlash from trade unions and their members

The federal government's plans for the active pension continue to include a tax-free income limit of 2,000 euros per month or 24,000 euros per year for pensioners. However, these plans have been met with criticism from the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB).

Board member Anja Piel of the DGB has voiced her concerns, stating that the active pension would cost billions but would not solve any problems. Instead, she advocates for age-appropriate workplaces and conditions as a solution to the problems faced by the current pension system.

Piel's comments were made to the German Editorial Network, where she also emphasized the importance of age-appropriate workplaces and conditions for helping people stay healthy until they're 65.

The federal government's plans for the active pension include tax benefits for pensioners earning additional income. Under these plans, pensioners will be able to earn an additional 2,000 euros a month tax-free, equating to 24,000 euros a year.

Despite these benefits, the DGB has remained critical of the federal government's plans, with Piel describing them as costly and ineffective. She believes that a focus on age-appropriate workplaces and conditions could provide a more sustainable solution to the challenges faced by the pension system.

For more detailed information about the exact implementation timeline of the federal government's plans or the specific criticisms of the DGB, it is recommended to consult the official websites of the Bundesregierung or the DGB. There, you will find the latest information and statements regarding these issues.