Survey: Four-fifths of Germans would favour major pension reforms

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2025-12-28

Berlin (dpa) - A clear majority of German residents would favour comprehensive reforms to the country's pension system, but few trust Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government to successfully implement wide-ranging changes, a survey found on Sunday. The report by the Civey Institute for the Funke media group said 82% of respondents believe the national retirement schemes require fundamental changes, with only 9% against such a move. Worryingly for......

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