Minister Laumann fiercely opposes retirement benefits exclusively starting at 70 years.
In the ongoing debate about reforming the German pension system, Pascal Reddig, the chairman of the Young Group of the Union faction in the Bundestag, has put forward a proposal to extend the working years for some individuals. This suggestion contrasts with the stance of NRW Social Minister Karl-Josef Laumann (CDU), who has expressed concerns about calls for a "retirement at 70."
Reddig's proposal does not specify the "not necessarily required" advantages of the current pension system that he suggests phasing out. Additionally, he has not mentioned a specific age at which he proposes a gradual increase in the retirement age.
Minister Laumann, on the other hand, has expressed frustration with political youth organizations advocating for retirement at 70 while still studying at 35. He also stated that he cannot see excessively high pensions in Germany. In contrast, Laumann mentioned that it is important to give those who have already been working in their youth the chance to retire earlier.
It is worth noting that the country of Germany is relevant to this discussion, as the CDU Minister-President of the state of Lower Saxony, Christian Wulff, retired from office at the age of 70. Although the exact retirement age of 70 for a CDU state premier was not explicitly confirmed, Germany is the relevant country for a CDU Minister-President retiring around that age.
Interestingly, Reddig's proposal does not mention any countries with a higher retirement age than Germany, contrary to Minister Laumann's statement that there are not many countries in Europe with a higher retirement age than Germany.
The proposal by Reddig for retirement at 70 or a gradual increase in the retirement age is different from the compromise of a gradual increase mentioned earlier. However, the specifics of this proposal remain unclear without further details from Reddig.
As the debate continues, it is clear that both Reddig and Laumann bring unique perspectives to the table, highlighting the complexity of finding a solution that balances the needs of different generations in the German workforce.
