- Jul 5
40% of German workers doubt they can work until retirement, DGB survey shows
A new DGB survey reveals that 40% of employees in Germany do not believe they can continue in their current job until the statutory retirement age, with rates exceeding 70% in plumbing, nursing, and construction.
- Jun 23
DGB chief Fahimi rejects key pension reform proposals as commission hands over report
DGB chair Yasmin Fahimi has sharply criticized the government's pension commission recommendations, calling the abolition of early retirement at 63 a mistake and the debate on raising the retirement age unhelpful, as the commission hands over its report today.
