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Employers in Germany express strong criticism about the debate over ending retirement at age 63.

The debate around ending the option of retiring at age 63 in Germany has sparked significant criticism from employer representatives. They are described as 'stunned' and express concern that opposing the reform risks losing the last chance to make the pension system sustainable in view of demographic changes. This controversy highlights tensions between maintaining social welfare and addressing economic and demographic realities in the German retirement system.