“We support the proposal of the Federal Minister of Labor and expect a concept to gradually realize these proposals as soon as possible. In any case, it should be discussed in the announced commission to further develop old -age security. We are committed to a fair and financially sustainable future of the legal pension.
When it comes to the challenges for the pension system, there is no way around putting it on wider legs. We need the rebuild of a solidarity pension insurance. Our members expect: All employment must be organized in a common and legal solidarity system – also politicians, civil servants, self -employed and freelancers. We need an end to the impression that individual groups of employees are privileged. We need a reliable and trustworthy, performance and needs-based pension system for all employees in this country- regardless of employee status. It should not be about reducing the pension benefits of individuals. This step must be accompanied by an increase in pension levels and a real securing of living standards in old age for all employees. ”