More and more experts agree: retirement at 70 is inevitable. As of: March 1, 2024, 12:38 p.m By: Lisa Mayerhofer CommentsPressSplit The traffic light coalition has rejected the “retirement at 70” idea.

But more and moreExperts are calling for a reform of the pension system by raising the entry age. Otherwise the rising contribution rates would place an excessive burden on the younger generations. The statutory retirement age is already increasing – gradually to 67 by 2031. Anyone who wants to retire without deductions in 2024 must be 66.