BERLIN / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – The discussion about the CDU’s pension package is coming to a head. Despite internal resistance and concerns about the long-term costs, the head of the Chancellery, Thorsten Frei, is optimistic. He emphasizes the need for a comprehensive reform of pension provision, which is to be developed in a pension commission by 2026.
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The debate about the CDU’s pension package has become more intense in the last few days. Head of the Chancellery Thorsten Frei defends the package, which includes, among other things, the mother’s pension, active pension and early start pension. He sees this as a balanced overall package that can be approved despite the concerns within the coalition. Frei emphasizes that after the package is passed, a pension commission will be set up to develop proposals for long-term security of pension provision by 2026.
However, the discussions within the coalition are not without tension. The Young Group of the Union faction in particular expresses concerns about the financial impact of the package, especially beyond 2031. This group is calling for changes to avoid the feared billion-dollar costs. Frei admits that the pension passage in the coalition agreement is open to interpretation and that the arguments of the SPD and the Young Group are understandable.
The uncertainty about a secure coalition majority has led to speculation about a possible postponement of the Bundestag vote originally planned for December. This uncertainty reflects the complex political and financial challenges associated with pension reform. The CDU is faced with the task of balancing the different interests within the coalition while at the same time finding a sustainable solution to the pension problem.
The establishment of a pension commission is seen as an important step towards developing long-term solutions. This commission is expected to work until summer 2026 and develop proposals to secure pensions. The discussions surrounding the pension package highlight the need for a comprehensive reform that addresses both the current and future challenges of pension provision.
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