Law 60 of 2013
Rationale
Raising the retirement age to 60 ensures sustainable pension funds and addresses increasing life expectancy for economic stability.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Retirement Age Policy |
Retirement at 55
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Retirement at 60
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Retirement Age PolicyProposer
Party
National Humanist Platform
The National Humanist Platform promotes national identity and culture, support for vulnerable citizens, strong worker protections, and investment in education to build a united and dignified society. #VOTENHP
Core pillars
Thomas Schmid
Activist · Age 56
A nationally recognized celebrity with an unlikely rise from working-class roots, Thomas Schmid wields his sharp political instincts and idealistic vision to captivate audiences despite his social awkwardness.
Timeline
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Draft11 August 2013
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Vote Open11 August 2013
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Vote Closed10 October 2013
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Became Law10 October 2013
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 16 / 69 seats (23.2%)
Against: 14 · Abstained: 31 · Not voted: 8
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 31 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 7 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 3 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Humanist Platform Proposer | 3 | Yes | No reason given |
| New National Order | 10 | Yes | No reason given |
| People's Democratic Alliance | 7 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 157 / 650 seats (24.2%)
Against: 155 · Abstained: 286 · Not voted: 52
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 286 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 102 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 20 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Humanist Platform Proposer | 29 | Yes | No reason given |
| New National Order | 108 | Yes | No reason given |
| People's Democratic Alliance | 53 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |