The liberal-conservative government is due to make its proposals for a pensions reform next February. Just 18 months after the lowering of the retirement age from 67 to 65 years old, political parties are willing to end the system of early retirements and to make Danes work longer. In the end, the entire social protection system could be overhauled. (Ref. 0660)
The debate emerged when the Commission for wellbeing, composed of nine economists, released, last fall, a report containing 43 proposals. Among them, the raising of the retirement age beyond the current 65 years old and the end of early retirements are described as essential measures if Denmark wishes to ensure its future and that of its social model. More precisely, the report suggests increasing the retirement age by one month each year. After 2013, the retirement age should follow the...
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