[HIGHLIGHTS] Widow's pension in Germany: How it is calculated and what survivors need to know

Widow's pension in Germany: How it is calculated and what survivors need to know. As of: March 16, 2024, 1:56 p.m By: Christoph Gschoßmann CommentsPressSplit Who is entitled to a widow's pension and what needs to be taken into account? An important factor is the age of the applicant.

The German pension insurance pays at the earliest two years after the death of the partner. Anyone who married before 2002 and was born before January 2, 1962 will receive an unlimited small Widow's pension.