Retirement Age Reduction Act of 2017
Rationale
Lowering the retirement age to 60 extends careers for older workers, boosts labor participation, and supports younger job seekers.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Retirement Age Policy |
Retirement at 65
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Retirement at 60
|
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Retirement Age PolicyProposer
Party
Social Democratic Forum
A party that forges fairness from struggle and encourages freedom for all, wether that be economic or social
Core pillars
Angelika Klein
Activist · Age 29
Raised in a factory town, Angelika Klein cut her teeth organizing strikes before her fiery speeches made her a rising star, blending working-class grit with a revolutionary zeal that electrifies audiences.
Timeline
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Draft28 July 2017
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Vote Open28 July 2017
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Vote Closed26 September 2017
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Became Law26 September 2017
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 22 / 69 seats (31.9%)
Against: 18 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 29
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Movement | 14 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Nationalist Coalition | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 14 | No | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Forum Proposer | 8 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 4 | No | No reason given |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 192 / 650 seats (29.5%)
Against: 217 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 241
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Movement | 126 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Nationalist Coalition | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 190 | No | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Forum Proposer | 66 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 27 | No | No reason given |