Germany Pension System Under Fire After Merz Comments
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- Category: Europe
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-26 03:54 UTC
- Sources: Deutsche Welle
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sparked controversy with comments about Germany's state pension being only 'basic cover'. This has raised concerns about the system's security.
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