More than seven million pensioners in Germany have less than 1,250 euros net per month for living expenses. The basic pension was introduced in 2021.
It is intended to subsidize low pensions with a surcharge that the pension insurance calculates individually. Married couples are at a disadvantage when it comes to basic pensions, pension experts warn. The German Social Association (SoVD) also has doubts of the income test also comes from the German Social Council. For those affected, it could not only lead to pension cuts, but also growing uncertainty.