Lower Retirement Age Proposal of 2013
Rationale
Lowering retirement age to 55 addresses early career burnout and promotes workforce renewal, benefiting public health and younger employment.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Retirement Age Policy |
Retirement at 60
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Retirement at 55
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Retirement Age PolicyProposer
Party
People's Democratic Alliance
The People's Democratic Alliance forges a future where workers thrive under justice and conscience reigns supreme
Core pillars
Thomas Neumann
Activist · Age 66
A self-taught economist with a working-class upbringing, Thomas Neumann spent decades quietly shaping policy before emerging as a behind-the-scenes strategist whose razor-sharp speeches could electrify even the most skeptical audiences.
Timeline
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Draft30 October 2013
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Vote Open30 October 2013
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Withdrawn30 October 2013
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Never Became Law30 October 2013
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 0 / 69 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 69
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| People's Democratic Alliance Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 0 / 650 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 650
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| People's Democratic Alliance Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |