Kretschmer sees discussion about pension package as positive
The Bundestag is due to vote on pensions on Friday. Saxony's head of government, Michael Kretschmer, is also gaining something positive from the critical debate.
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Kretschmer: Current pension policy exacerbates the problem
Young CDU/CSU politicians are taking a stand: Is the pension package in danger of failing in the Bundestag? Saxony's Minister President Kretschmer is also critical of the federal government's pension policy.
Diakonie wants fundamental reform of care financing
In the view of the Protestant Welfare Association, a flat-rate cap on care costs does not solve the structural problems. Partially comprehensive insurance could serve as a model for the new regulation.
More than 63,000 pensioners in Saxony go to work
For many people, there is no retirement when they reach pension age. They supplement their pension with a job. The BSW considers it scandalous that people over the age of 80 still have to work.
More pensioners receive basic income support in old age
For a growing number of people, their pension is not enough to live on in old age. They have to apply for additional support from the state. The Left is alarmed.
Pensions in Saxony: men and women below average
The gap between pensions in East and West remains large. In a nationwide comparison, Saxony's men and women are below the national average.
Saxony's left-wing parties remind the federal government of its duty regarding GDR special pensions
In the GDR, individual occupational groups received supplementary or special pensions. The East German states pay the majority of these - and have long been demanding relief from the federal government.
BSW calls for tax exemption for pensioners up to 2,000 euros
With every pension increase, more pensioners slip into tax liability. The BSW wants to prevent this and is calling on the Saxon government to support initiatives at federal level.
More and more pensioners have to go to the social welfare office
Even those who have worked long hours are not immune to poverty in old age. The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance wants a referendum on the issue.
Pensions are not safe: a system on the brink
Trotz politischer Versprechen bleibt die Rente in Deutschland ein Unsicherheitsfaktor. Was Ökonomen sagen, welche Reformen nötig sind und wie wir die Altersvorsorge retten können.
CDU and CSU present election program and 10-point plan for Bundestag elections 2025
Nach der verlorenen Vertrauensfrage von Scholz präsentiert die CDU/CSU ihr Wahlprogramm 2025: Wirtschaft, Sicherheit und Migrationswende im Fokus.
Men's pensions below average - women's above average
Men from North Rhine-Westphalia and Saarland receive the highest old-age pensions in a nationwide comparison. Saxony's men are below the average, but its women are above it.
Rehab applications have fallen over the past ten years
Fewer people are claiming rehabilitation benefits after the pandemic than before. However, German Pension Insurance expects this to change again.
Saxony's Left Party calls for a fairer pension policy in the face of growing poverty in old age
Having worked all your life, your pension is still not enough for a carefree retirement. Many people in Saxony are confronted with this problem. The Left Party makes a proposal.
Billion-euro burden for East German federal states due to additional and special pensions from the GDR
In 2023, the East German federal states raised around 2.68 billion euros for supplementary and special pensions from the GDR.