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German pension commission proposes Swedish-style fund
Filed: Jun 23, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET
Summary: A German pension commission proposes raising the retirement age and adding a Swedish-style pension fund.
WHO: German pension commission appointed by Chancellor Friedrich Merz
WHAT: Proposed gradually raising the retirement age and introducing a Swedish-style pension fund as part of pension reforms
WHEN: Jun 23, 2026 at 4:36 AM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: To tackle an ageing population
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