In May 2026, there will be a change to the pension system that is likely to please a great many people
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Something will be different about pensions in May - | and that should make many people very happy
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- Germany maintains a statutory pension level of 48 percent, with proposals to raise the retirement age to 70 to sustain it.
- Italian pensioners typically receive more than 80 percent of their pre-retirement net income, marking one of the highest rates in Europe.
- Italy has approximately 16.3 million retirees who benefit from an extra 13th pension payment, supported by an 11 percent contribution rate.
- Despite lower average earnings compared to Germany, Italy offers lower living expenses and taxes pensions as regular income.
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- Approximately 21 million retirees in Germany face rising living costs with limited income flexibility.
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- The monthly earnings cap for minijobs was raised to €603 at the start of 2026, reflecting the minimum wage increase.
- Around 1.4 million retirees work, with about 700,000 in minijobs now allowed to earn more.
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