Work longer instead of pension: Heil wants to present proposals for a more flexible retirement age.. As of: March 10, 2024, 4:48 p.m By: Bettina Menzel CommentsPressSplit According to the Federal Statistical Office, labor participation among 60 to 64-year-olds has increased more in recent years than in any other age group.

Almost half of all German pensioners already have a monthly net income of less than 1,250 euros. If older people voluntarily worked longer hours, it could solve several problems.