Working for a grave board? Denmark raises retirement age to 70 years

On Thursday, Denmark Parliament decided to extend the retirement age from the current 67 to 70 in 2040. The premiere of this country Mette Frederiksen promised that this limit would not be increased, despite the further expected life expectancy.

The decision to work until the age of 70 applies to Danes born after December 31, 1970. Changes, although milder, will also include people approaching the senior age. In 2030, the retirement age will be 68, and in 2035 it will be raised to 69 years.

The changes were supported by the vast majority of folly (parliament), although during a two -hour debate it was not without critical voices. A positive decision results from the agreement signed by the leading parties in 2006 on the automatic increase in retirement age along with the extending of people's lives.

If this rule was maintained, in 2070 the Danes would retire at the age of 74. According to the social democratic promise of Frederiksen, in the future, there is no longer a radical shift of retirement age. The political agreement in this matter is to be renegotiated.

In Denmark, the same retirement age for women and men applies.

Daniel Zyśk (PAP)

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