Old-age poverty in Germany: Financial expert calculates who is running out of pensions. As of: April 1, 2024, 4:45 a.m By: Sofia Popovidi, Romina Kunze CommentsPressSplit The risk of falling into poverty in old age is increasing in Germany.

Basic pensions and basic security should counteract this. A financial expert explains the two models. Syke – In Germany, older people are increasingly fighting against poverty. Especially those over 65 years of age suddenly find themselves at the subsistence level in retirement.