Retirement Age Adjustment Act of 2009
Rationale
Raising the retirement age to 60 ensures long-term fiscal sustainability by aligning with rising life expectancy and workforce needs, benefiting public pensions and economic stability.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Retirement Age Policy |
Retirement at 55
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Retirement at 60
|
1
Retirement Age PolicyProposer
Party
The Christian Democrats
We are the CDP and we want to hold faith forever
Core pillars
Angelika Keller
Activist · Age 52
A former military officer turned investment banker, Angelika Keller brings both strategic discipline and financial acumen to the political arena, delivering impassioned speeches that rally supporters to the cause.
Timeline
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Draft12 February 2009
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Vote Open12 February 2009
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Vote Closed13 April 2009
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Did Not Become Law13 April 2009
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 2 / 69 seats (2.9%)
Against: 29 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 38
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Liberal Meritocratic Alliance | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| National Legionary Front | 14 | No | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Union | 15 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats Proposer | 2 | Yes | No reason given |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 28 / 650 seats (4.3%)
Against: 246 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 376
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Liberal Meritocratic Alliance | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| National Legionary Front | 117 | No | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Union | 129 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats Proposer | 28 | Yes | No reason given |