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The German minijob reform introduces mandatory pension contributions starting 2027, impacting millions of low-wage workers.

The recent reforms to the German minijob system mean that from 2027, millions of employees in low-wage, so-called minijobs will no longer be able to opt out of pension insurance contributions. This change creates new mandatory deductions from minijob salaries, fundamentally altering the previous system where many workers could avoid such contributions. The reform aims to improve pension security but raises concerns about reduced take-home pay among affected workers.