Have the exhausting discussions over the federal government’s retirement packages now finally led to a decent retirement? It is said that the Chancellor has found a compromise that should silence harsh criticism from Junge Union ranks. Young members have previously stated clearly that they consider the long-term stabilization of pension levels advocated by the SPD to be too expensive and unfair.
Chancellor’s suggestion: If the number of volunteers is insufficient to continue working of their own accord with an active retirement plan starting January 1 2026, then the planned military conscription regulations will be followed for reasons of justice. “We finally reached a good agreement with the SPD,” Merz said.
Military service plans as inspiration
In simple terms this means: If too few seniors volunteer for labor services, a lottery system will be used. “I’m absolutely willing to talk about how we’re going to handle this in detail,” Chancellor said, “a great rondea event, an atmospheric bingo afternoon, a big Saturday night gambling event on linear television – there’s a lot to imagine!”
The lucky winner will receive a pension as the main prize; everyone has to keep working. “Great!”, the people in the ranks of the Junge Union rejoiced at the retirement by lottery, “finally pensions will be based on performance again – the lucky ones can retire, the less fortunate can continue working. That’s how social policy works!”
Junge Union sees room for improvement
Although the gaming industry is enthusiastic about the second increase in their employment in a short time, some young CDU/CSU MPs see room for improvement: A general obligation for retirees to participate in the war would better ease the burden on 18-year-olds as well as pension funds and care allowances.
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