International pension comparison: Germany performs so poorly. As of: March 1, 2024, 10:08 p.m By: Anni Gebhard CommentsPressSplit The German pension system is often criticized.
A study shows: Germany's pensions are below average. But what about in other countries? Retirement at the age of 62 – this is normal for Luxembourgers and Slovenes. The French, on the other hand, constantly protest to preserve their “pension from 64” no matter what. In Germany, the pension works as follows: after 45 years of work and reaching retirement age, you can retire without deductions.