German pension plans prompt EU reply

While the German government announced its plans to lower the retirement age to 63 in certain cases, some political actors on a EU level have other perspectives on the issue.

Deutsche Welle, 10.04.14: Catering to Europe's aging population http://dw.de/p/1Bfzk

ESO: Background information: Assessing the economic and budgetary impact of linking retirement ages and pension benefits to increases in longevity http://www.europeansources.info/record/assessing-the-economic-and-budgetary-impact-of-linking-retirement-ages-and-pension-benefits-to-increases-in-longevity/

ESO: Background information: ‘Grand coalition’ deal sealed in Germany http://www.europeansources.info/record/grand-coalition-deal-sealed-in-germany/

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