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🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Pensions, gradual tightening of requirements: the first increase starts in 2027

Italy will implement gradual changes to pension requirements starting in 2027, impacting the age of retirement and contribution years needed.

Mar 17 • 17:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Commentary: What is the 'French Trap'? Babiš 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 • 11:06 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The election is not about wealth tax and pension age

A Danish article discusses the political focus of the upcoming election, emphasizing that issues like wealth tax and pension age are not the central themes.

Mar 15 • 08:52 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The government approved this year's pension increase

The Estonian government has confirmed a 5.3% increase in the average old-age pension, effective April 1, raising it from €817 to €860.

Mar 12 • 09:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brits urged to make important pension check ahead of April change

Millions of Britons are advised to check their State Pension age due to an upcoming increase from 66 to 67 starting next month.

Mar 12 • 04:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The combination of pension and salary may be the most profitable option - calculations reveal a surprising benefit

Partial old-age pension can be financially beneficial, as it allows individuals to keep more money compared to receiving only a salary or a pension.

Mar 11 • 06:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Check State Pension online with free DWP tool to see how much you'll get

The UK Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) offers a free online tool to help individuals check their State Pension forecasts as the age limit rises soon.

Mar 10 • 13:47 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Juchelka: Age to be capped at 65 with adjustments for demanding professions

The article discusses plans to cap retirement age at 65 while considering adjustments for demanding professions in the Czech Republic.

Mar 9 • 10:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Capping retirement age at 65 is postponed

The planned capping of the retirement age at 65 in Czechia has been delayed.

Mar 9 • 10:47 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Troels Lund shares news about improved senior pension during debate

Troels Lund Poulsen, the leader of Denmark's liberal party Venstre, announces a proposal to enhance the senior pension scheme, allowing access up to nine years before retirement age.

Mar 8 • 21:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

State pension age update as people 'often' wait 3 more years

The eligibility rules for the UK's state pension are set to change, impacting the age at which individuals can claim benefits.

Mar 8 • 01:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

State pension update over early access changes for this group

UK MPs are discussing changes to the state pension eligibility age, which is set to rise from 66 to 67 by 2028 and possibly to 68 by 2046, prompting concerns about the impact on those needing early access to pensions.

Mar 7 • 20:54 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Pension Calculator: Check When You Can Retire with the Various Parties' Proposals

The article discusses proposed changes to retirement age by three political parties in Denmark.

Mar 6 • 12:12 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Here is the calculator that shows your possible retirement age with the proposals from S, M, and R

This article presents a calculator illustrating how proposed changes to the retirement age by various Danish political parties might affect individuals' working lives.

Mar 6 • 12:12 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Elisabet Svane: Pension dispute is pure ideology

The article discusses the political controversy surrounding Denmark's pension age reform, highlighting Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen's critical response to Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's announcement.

Mar 6 • 05:23 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The Social Democrats want to change a major reason for the current golden age of the Danish economy

The Danish pension age is rising alongside life expectancy, contributing significantly to the government's financial surplus.

Mar 5 • 20:08 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Løkke wants to give everyone a new benefit three years before retirement age

Lars Løkke Rasmussen proposes a new non-offset benefit to encourage older individuals to stay in the workforce longer, criticizing the economic policies of Mette Frederiksen.

Mar 5 • 20:04 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

42-year-old waiter reacts to S proposal: 'It's only fair'

42-year-old waiter Kenneth Nielsen expresses his views on the importance of options for early retirement before the official pension age in relation to the S proposal.

Mar 5 • 16:36 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Overview: Understand the Social Democrats' new pension proposal

The Social Democrats in Denmark have proposed a reduction in the retirement age, allowing younger workers to retire earlier than previously planned.

Mar 5 • 14:20 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Mette Frederiksen plays a trump card – but it is not a new pension bomb

Mette Frederiksen reveals her proposed adjustments to the increasing retirement age, marking a significant moment for the Social Democrats.

Mar 5 • 13:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Calculate your retirement age: How much earlier can you retire with Mette Frederiksen's new proposal

The Social Democrats have proposed an expansion of the so-called Arne pension, which would allow more people to retire early.

Mar 5 • 13:28 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Social Democrats to Lock Retirement Age for Arne Pension at 66

The Social Democrats in Denmark propose to set the retirement age for the Arne pension at 66, allowing for an earlier retirement option for workers.

Mar 5 • 06:07 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Mette Frederiksen: Every other person should be able to retire early

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced that the Social Democratic Party will propose expanded access to early retirement, known as Arne pension, allowing eligibility at 66 years old instead of the current pensions age.

Mar 5 • 06:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP State Pension age change begins April 2026 as payment increase confirmed

The UK is set to increase the State Pension age from 66 to 67 starting April 2026, impacting those born between March 6, 1961, and April 5, 1977.

Mar 4 • 11:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Thousands' in UK set to lose out on £7,000 support over state pension 'change'

Many unpaid carers in the UK are set to lose significant financial support due to changes in the state pension age, amounting to a potential £182 million loss collectively.

Mar 4 • 03:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP says people over state pension age may miss support due to partner

Individuals over state pension age may not receive certain benefits if they have a younger partner, potentially forcing them to apply for working-age benefits instead.

Mar 2 • 13:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

State pension concerns as many workers 'not able to retire as early'

Concerns have arisen regarding the increase in the state pension age, which may prevent many workers, especially those in physically demanding jobs, from retiring at a reasonable age.

Mar 1 • 03:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Social Security incorporates 11 pathologies that will allow early retirement due to disability at age 56

Spain's Social Security has added 11 new medical conditions that allow individuals with disabilities to retire early at age 56 without a pension reduction.

Feb 26 • 22:22 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Messerschmidt wants to form a musketeer pact with Pia Olsen Dyhr, but how determined is he really?

Danish People’s Party leader Morten Messerschmidt has unsuccessfully proposed a joint guarantee with Pia Olsen Dyhr against the rising retirement age but admits he is not fully committed himself.

Feb 25 • 13:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP Pension Credit update as minister confirms one group will miss out

A group of pensioners in mixed-age relationships will not qualify for Pension Credit, causing concern about their financial support.

Feb 25 • 00:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Retirement at 70 Should Have Been Implemented Long Ago, Says German Economist

A German economist argues that implementing retirement at the age of 70 has been overdue.

Feb 24 • 04:59 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Pensions continue to grow. What is the current average pension amount in Latvia?

The average old-age pension in Latvia increased to 615.7 euros in the past year, reflecting a 56.8% rise from 2021.

Feb 23 • 11:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Additional funds after the age of 60. Who is entitled to a capital pension

The article discusses the eligibility criteria and conditions for receiving a capital pension in Poland after the age of 60.

Feb 20 • 14:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

People approaching state pension age face one-year gap under new HMRC rules

People nearing retirement will encounter a significant change in ISA savings rules starting April 2027, affecting their tax-free savings options.

Feb 19 • 12:54 UTC
🇫🇷 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 • 13:46 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The average old-age pension will rise to 860 euros from April

Starting from April, the average old-age pension in Estonia is set to increase by 5.3% to 860 euros, while the state pension will rise to 414 euros per month.

Feb 17 • 08:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Useful Welfare Services: Preparing for Old Age, Psychological Counseling, and More

The article details various welfare services available in South Korea, aimed at helping citizens prepare for old age and access psychological counseling, but highlights that many are unaware of these benefits.

Feb 17 • 05:35 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Pension Becomes the Social Democrats' Hit for the Election. It Should Solve These Three Problems

The Danish Social Democrats plan to use pension reform as a central campaign issue, proposing to freeze the retirement age at around 64 years while addressing rising pension ages.

Feb 17 • 00:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

She was promised a golden old age: 'I do not feel betrayed, but I sit here with a pension I cannot live on'

The article tells the story of Maria, a Cuban woman whose life was significantly altered by Fidel Castro's revolution, and how she now struggles with a pension that does not meet her needs.

Feb 16 • 18:25 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Pensions: Ways to retire before age 62

Thousands of workers are counting down to retirement, with the possibility of leaving the workforce before age 62 in 2026 under current pension laws.

Feb 16 • 13:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finnish people are retiring later, on average at 63 years of age

The average retirement age for Finnish citizens has increased to 63, surpassing initial goals set by the government and labor organizations.

Feb 13 • 10:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Finnish Behavior Changed: Billion-Euro Impact on Retirement Transition

Finnish retirement age has significantly increased, with the average retirement age reaching 63.2 years last year due to several reforms.

Feb 13 • 08:26 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Is the 13th and 14th pension threatened? Karol Nawrocki spoke out

Karol Nawrocki assured union representatives that he will not support any legislation to raise the retirement age or eliminate the 13th and 14th pensions during a meeting at the Presidential Palace.

Feb 12 • 15:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Pensioners could see certain DWP payments stop at this age

Pensioners in the UK may lose eligibility for some Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) payments upon reaching retirement age, as these benefits cease when State Pension payments begin.

Feb 12 • 12:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

State Pension age Brits urged to sign up for 'priority support'

Older individuals are encouraged to register for the Priority Services Register to access complimentary support from energy suppliers.

Feb 12 • 10:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Early Retirement: How It Works and How Much It Penalizes Retiring Early

The article discusses the conditions and consequences of early retirement in Spain, including potential penalties for retiring before the legal age.

Feb 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

HMRC explains state pension tax as rules differ depending on your age

HMRC has issued guidance clarifying how taxation on state pension benefits is affected by changes in pension amounts due to the triple lock policy.

Feb 11 • 13:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Why Supporting the National Pension’s Blind Spots is a ‘Profitable Business’

The head of the National Pension Service of Korea emphasizes the urgent need to support individuals in the pension system's blind spots to prevent old-age poverty.

Feb 11 • 09:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘From Age 60, 210,000 Won Every Month’ Gyeongnam Provincial Pension Sees Surge in Signups... Additional 20,000 to be Recruited

The Gyeongnam Provincial Pension, designed to fill the income gap before receiving the national pension, has seen overwhelming interest, leading to plans for an additional 20,000 recruits this year.

Feb 10 • 06:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Free bus pass age increases in England from April 2026

The eligibility age for free bus travel in England will rise to 67 starting in April 2026, aligning with the increase in the state pension age.

Feb 9 • 08:46 UTC

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