Widow's pension in Germany: What claims you can make. As of: March 17, 2024, 7:39 p.m By: Christoph Gschoßmann, Kilian Bäuml CommentsPressSplit The widow's pension can be an important financial support.

But who is entitled to it and how is it calculated? Kassel – Everyone who was in a legally recognized relationship with their spouse or life partner until their death is entitled. The condition for this is that the marriage lasted at least one year.