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Linking retirement age to life expectancy via a 2:1 ratio creates an automatic adjustment mechanism that eliminates political gridlock and ensures actuarial fairness.

Impact: Reduces long-term fiscal strain on pension systems and stabilizes workforce planning for employers.

— from German Pension Reform & Market Volatility Analysis · Deffner und Zschäpitz – Der Wirtschafts-Talk von WELT· Jun 23, 2026