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Constanze Janda
Coverage of Constanze Janda in the Nexus archive.
- In Germany, debate heats up over mandatory pension fund component
A debate is intensifying in Germany over a mandatory pension fund component. Key figures involved include German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, commission co-chairs Constanze Janda and Frank-Jürgen Weise, and labor and social affairs minister Bärbel Bas.
- Germany’s leader pledges to reform a creaking pension system and says ‘failure is not an option’
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged to reform the country's pension system by gradually raising the retirement age in line with life expectancy, following recommendations from a government-mandated panel. The reform aims to stabilize pensions amid economic challenges, including low growth and an aging population.