[HIGHLIGHTS] People should voluntarily work longer - FDP brings pension at 72 into play

The FDP is open to further pension reform. Parliamentary group leader Christian Dürr is in favor of a higher retirement age.

“Why should I prohibit someone from working at 70 or 72? That would be downright crazy,” he said. The SPD rejects the demand for cuts in the statutory pension, says its prime minister.. The FDP deputy parliamentary group leader, however, was worried about increases in pension costs. Click here to download our free pension guide.. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255 or visit http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/. In the UK, call the national suicide prevention line on 1 800 273-TALK (8255). For confidential help in the United States, call the Samaritans on 1–800 947-788 or visit a local  Samaritans  branch or click here.