retirement age

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Germany is considering raising the retirement age and establishing a state pension fund as part of pension reforms.

German authorities have proposed increasing the retirement age possibly up to 70 along with creating a state pension fund, as part of their pension system overhaul to address demographic and economic challenges. This move aligns with similar global discussions, like Japan's approach to extending working lives and the U.S. debate on pilot retirement ages.