Restrictions on pensions at 63: “Deduction-free pension” only for one group. Around 300,000 people, more than ever before, applied to the German Pension Insurance (DRV) to retire early from working life as part of the “pension at 63”.

“Are they really 'the wrong people' who can retire a little earlier after 45 years?” asked the Social Association of Germany (SoVD) “Mega increase” for pensioners in 2024: pension expert predicts good prospects.