Inflation: Soon every second pensioner will be threatened with poverty?. As of: January 31, 2024, 11:25 a.m By: Lisa Mayerhofer CommentsPressSplit Many retirees have to make do with a meager pension.

Meanwhile, pension increases have been lagging behind inflation for some time. 42.3 percent of German pensioners live on 1,250 euros net or less per month. In December, consumer prices rose by 3.7 percent compared to the same month last year.