“If I retire, I’ll be poor’ – hairdresser makes her grave concern public, many agree. “800 euro pension, if at all” – ha Hairdresser calls on politicians to take action.
According to figures from the Federal Statistical Office, 18.3 percent of the group of people aged 65 and over are at risk of poverty. Poor pensioners are doubly disadvantaged, a study has found. Meanwhile, a pensioner had more than enough money and customs found 455,000 euros in his hand luggage.