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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The National Coalition completely rejects Kaikkonen's pension ceiling idea

The National Coalition Party in Finland has strongly opposed the proposal by Antti Kaikkonen for a pension ceiling, arguing it would undermine the core principles of the pension system and lead to increased pension contributions.

Mar 20 โ€ข 17:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Expert warns politicians against making pensions incomprehensible

An expert cautions politicians about the complexity of proposed pension system changes during the campaign period in Denmark.

Mar 20 โ€ข 09:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

A researcher warns about the 'silent crisis': are we ready to care for Lithuania's rapidly aging population?

A Lithuanian researcher highlights the impending challenges posed by the aging population, predicting a significant increase in the number of seniors reliant on a declining workforce by 2040.

Mar 20 โ€ข 07:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Another Effect of Second Pillar Pension Funds: Experts Warn of Price Increases and Fraud

Experts warn that an influx of funds from the second pillar pension system might lead to price increases in the automotive market and raise concerns about potential fraud.

Mar 20 โ€ข 04:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The Intelligent Pension System in the Netherlands Is Quite Enviable

The Dutch pension system is praised for its stability and independence, providing a minimum pension for all citizens without direct government funding.

Mar 19 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Payment calendar of the IPS: when will I receive my retirement in March 2026

The payment calendar for retirees of the Buenos Aires Province's social security system details dates based on the final digits of beneficiaries' IDs for March 2026.

Mar 18 โ€ข 16:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Government to Reduce Blind Spots in National Pension: Lower Burdens for Special Employment Workers and Consider Raising Enrollment Age

The South Korean government is planning to convert special employment workers to workplace subscribers of the national pension and is considering raising the enrollment age from below 60 in an effort to reduce blind spots in the system.

Mar 18 โ€ข 08:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Afores, the new engine of Mexican infrastructure

Franklin Templeton sees Mexico's pension fund system as a potential partner to boost the country's infrastructure development.

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Citizens' initiative to withdraw accumulated funds from the second level pension system encouraged by low investment returns

A citizen initiative in Latvia is advocating for the withdrawal of funds from the second level pension system due to low investment returns over the past 10-15 years.

Mar 17 โ€ข 04:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: 'It's a method to lower basic pension by raising those in need'... Officially reviewing differential payments

President Yoon has suggested reevaluating the country's basic pension system to introduce differential payments based on income, aiming to alleviate senior poverty.

Mar 16 โ€ข 20:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon proposes giving more basic pensions to impoverished seniors, addressing concerns over couple pension cuts

President Yoon suggests improving the basic pension system by providing higher benefits to low-income seniors to combat poverty-induced issues, including high suicide rates among the elderly.

Mar 16 โ€ข 00:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Commentary: What is the 'French Trap'? Babiลก is leading us into it

The article discusses the implications of political decisions regarding retirement age in the Czech Republic and warns against ignoring economic realities, drawing parallels with France.

Mar 15 โ€ข 11:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Elderly man has retirement suspended after being declared dead for the 2nd time

An 81-year-old man in Brazil has lost his retirement benefits for the second time after being erroneously declared dead due to a system mix-up.

Mar 14 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Pension Policy: Private Retirement Savings Are to Become Much Cheaper

The German government plans to enhance private retirement savings as a vital part of the pension system, emphasizing the need for state support to encourage citizens to invest.

Mar 13 โ€ข 15:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Jรคrvan: gathering money for the second pension pillar, but this is very bad for the state

Kristjan Jรคrvan, a member of the Isamaa party and a critic of the pension system, advocates for voluntary contributions to the second pension pillar while expressing concern about its implications for the state's sustainability.

Mar 13 โ€ข 14:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: 'I will keep my promise' regarding pension enrollment for military service periods

President Yoon Seok-yeol reaffirmed his commitment to recognizing the entire duration of military service as a period of enrollment in the National Pension System, following a recent proposal from the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

Mar 13 โ€ข 00:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

End to 'golden' pensions... good, but the problem is much bigger

The Mexican Senate approved a reform to eliminate exorbitant pensions for former public officials, but concerns remain about the broader pension system.

Mar 12 โ€ข 06:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

New pension calculator shows future pension from all three pillars at once

A new pension calculator enables individuals to assess their future pensions based on all three pillars of the pension system.

Mar 11 โ€ข 07:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Finnish youth no longer believe in the pension system and have started to save massively

A recent survey reveals that Finnish youth have lost faith in the pension system and are increasingly saving for their future.

Mar 11 โ€ข 07:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Almost half of young adults save for retirement โ€“ two main reasons behind it

A recent study shows that nearly half of young adults in Finland are saving for retirement, largely driven by concerns over the future of pension systems.

Mar 11 โ€ข 07:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Pension idea from a Member of Parliament - 558,000 euros in the account

Finnish MP Martin Paasi proposes using the pension system's long-term investment horizon more effectively to bolster future pensions, especially for the youth.

Mar 11 โ€ข 05:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Katariina Haapanen, 28, saves over 1,000 euros a month for retirement - Researcher: Young people do not believe in the pension system

28-year-old Katariina Haapanen is saving over 1,000 euros a month for her retirement, expressing doubts about the reliability of the future pension system.

Mar 11 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Speeding Up Retirement Pension Reform Including Introduction of Fund-Type System... Legal Revision Within Year

The South Korean government plans to accelerate reforms of the retirement pension system, including the introduction of a fund-type system, with legal amendments expected by the end of the year.

Mar 11 โ€ข 02:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Finns Party became enthusiastic about the removal of pensions for immigrants: Initiative submitted to Parliament

A proposal has been submitted to the Finnish Parliament to eliminate pensions for immigrants as a means to strengthen the pension system's sustainability.

Mar 10 โ€ข 18:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Labor reform: the fund for layoffs and the reduction of contributions will reduce financing to Anses

Argentina's new labor reform law is expected to exacerbate the underfunding of the pension system by creating a Labor Assistance Fund and reducing employer contributions.

Mar 9 โ€ข 12:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

Lidegaard draws a red line: Will not change pensions without blue parties

Radikale leader Martin Lidegaard insists that any changes to the pension system must include both red and blue parties in Denmark.

Mar 6 โ€ข 14:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

The statement from the second pillar will only show you part of your pension, don't panic, explain experts Kotov and ล kriniar

Experts advise that the statement from the second pillar reflects only a portion of future pensions, which is lower than the amount expected from the social insurance system.

Mar 5 โ€ข 13:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

The Saeima rejects the proposal to allow early withdrawal of 2nd pension level savings

Latvia's Saeima has rejected a legislative proposal to allow early withdrawal of second-level pension savings, aimed at increasing trust in the pension system.

Mar 5 โ€ข 05:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

The Social Democrats will present pension proposals tomorrow

The Social Democrats of Denmark plan to unveil their pension proposals aimed at creating a more equitable pension system.

Mar 4 โ€ข 20:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Reform of Pension Provision: Why Civil Servants Should Also Be Included in the Statutory Pension Fund

Economist Axel Bรถrsch-Supan advocates for including civil servants in Germany's statutory pension system during an interview discussing pension reforms.

Mar 1 โ€ข 14:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Expert: the possibility of withdrawing second-level pension savings would mean temporary celebrations

Discussions in Latvia are intensifying on allowing citizens to withdraw their second-level pension savings, with significant public support for the initiative despite opposition from the Finance Ministry.

Feb 28 โ€ข 10:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Discussion about retirement provisions: When years of education become a pension trap

This article discusses the need for reform in Germany's pension system, particularly addressing the disadvantages faced by highly educated individuals.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

The pension system ended last year with a deficit of 9.2 billion, year-on-year deficit decreased

The Czech pension system recorded a deficit of 9.2 billion CZK last year, marking a decline in the deficit compared to the previous year.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

The Saeima will reconsider the law on replacing judges' retirement pensions with special pensions

The Saeima is set to re-evaluate legislation concerning the pension system for judges, focusing on the transition from retirement pensions to special pensions, with significant implications for judges' financial security and independence.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Review of Basic Pension Reform: Differential Payments and Reduction of Beneficiaries

The South Korean government and ruling party are considering reforms to the basic pension system, including differential payments for low-income seniors and potential reductions in the number of beneficiaries.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

State pension 'much lower rate' warning over payment change

Key changes to eligibility for the state pension are set to occur this year, alongside an anticipated increase due to the triple lock system.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Jureฤka Writes to Babiลก. The Former Minister is Concerned About Pensioners, Pressuring Schillerovรก and Juchelka

Former Minister Marian Jureฤka expresses concern over potential changes to the Czech pension system, urging the government to reconsider its approach.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Self-employed in retirement: "I have saved 120,000 euros, but is that enough for retirement?"

A 65-year-old man, who spent part of his career self-employed and did not contribute to the statutory pension system, is now worried whether his savings will be sufficient for retirement.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Self-Employed in Retirement: "I have saved 120,000 euros, but is that enough for retirement?"

The article discusses the concerns of a 65-year-old man, a former self-employed individual, facing uncertainty about whether his savings will be sufficient for retirement after not contributing to the state pension system.

Feb 23 โ€ข 07:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Pensions, Talk Lies. Everyone Shoots at the System but Here are the Real Numbers

A recent Italian television report highlights emotional stories about the pension system while discussing political divides over necessary reforms.

Feb 23 โ€ข 05:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The system was supposed to end, but it is breaking records. Will OFE get a second chance?

The article discusses the future of the Polish Open Pension Fund (OFE) amidst declining membership and financial challenges.

Feb 23 โ€ข 04:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

When will the women of Delhi receive โ‚น2500, see CM Rekha's answer

Delhi's financial situation has deteriorated under previous governments, affecting the overall financial system and delaying aid for poor women.

Feb 22 โ€ข 16:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Why the giant Franklin Templeton is keeping an eye on Afores in Mexico?

Franklin Templeton sees Mexico's $500 billion pension fund system as a potential partner for the country's infrastructure development.

Feb 20 โ€ข 18:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

All the details of the Labor Assistance Fund

The Labor Assistance Fund (FAL) is a key component of the labor reform approved by the Argentine Chamber of Deputies, intended to finance dismissal indemnities, though critics argue it undermines the pension system.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

FRaktur: Germans, give birth to contributors and soldiers!

The article discusses Germany's demographic challenges and suggests that increasing birth rates among Germans is essential for the sustainability of the pension system.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The key article that Minister Luis Caputo asks not to be touched and the opposition will seek to overturn

Minister Luis Caputo is fighting to protect a key article of the Labor Assistance Fund that the opposition seeks to overturn, raising concerns about its implications for the pension system.

Feb 19 โ€ข 17:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

If the won weakens, national pension performance bonuses will rise... The government will revise the compensation system

The South Korean government plans to revise the performance evaluation system for the National Pension Service to exclude exchange rate influences amid high won-dollar exchange rates, addressing concerns that the current system incentivizes poor investment decisions.

Feb 19 โ€ข 09:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

From 50 to 65 years old, with a reduced pension: Romania adopts its magistrates' retirement reform

Romania has reformed its magistrates' retirement age and pension system, raising the retirement age and reducing pension amounts amid public budget concerns.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Politicians as a Threat to Retirement Wealth

The Brazilian pension system is under threat from both criminal organizations and politicians seeking to exploit its wealth for personal gain.

Feb 17 โ€ข 20:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Demographic crisis and anemic growth shake Germany's pension system

Germany's population is projected to shrink by nearly 5% within 25 years, raising concerns about the sustainability of its pension system and overall economic health.

Feb 17 โ€ข 16:33 UTC

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