Retirement Age Reduction Act of 2014

Proposed by Left Forward · fronted by Hans Vogel

Opened

12 Jul 2014

Voting closes

10 Sep 2014

Chambers

2 legislatures

Articles

1 change

Rationale

Lowering retirement age to 55 supports aging workers, reduces age discrimination, and boosts intergenerational workforce renewal for economic vitality.

Proposed Changes

	Law	Previous		Proposed
1	Retirement Age Policy	Retirement at 60		Retirement at 55

1

Retirement Age Policy

Previous law

Retirement at 60

Retirement at 55

Proposer

Party

Left Forward

Left Forward is a young, dynamic movement combining workers’ rights with bold new ideas. We fight for fair wages, equality, and inclusion while standing firmly against right-wing extremism. Together, we defend dignity, strengthen solidarity, and build a just future for all. Together, we move forward

Core pillars

Hans Vogel

Activist · Age 68

8,802 social followers

A self-made millionaire turned firebrand orator, Hans Vogel uses his inherited fortune and media connections to fund bold campaigns and outmaneuver establishment opponents with theatrical stunts.

🎭 Eccentric 🎤 Fantastic Speaker 📺 Media Savvy 🌍 Outsider 💰 Wealthy

Timeline

Draft

12 July 2014
Vote Open

12 July 2014
Vote Closed

10 September 2014
Did Not Become Law

10 September 2014

Vote tally

Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.

Bundesrat

Failed

15Yes 22No 31Abstained 1Not voted 69 seats

For: 15 / 69 seats (21.7%)

Against: 22 · Abstained: 31 · Not voted: 1

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 40.5%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights	31	Abstain	No reason given
Conservative Democracy	6	No	No reason given
Left Forward Proposer	9	Yes	No reason given
Liberal Union	5	No	No reason given
New National Order	11	No	No reason given
People's Democratic Alliance	6	Yes	No reason given
Empty seats	5	Not voted

Bundestag

Passed

189Yes 188No 286Abstained 0Not voted 650 seats

For: 189 / 650 seats (29.1%)

Against: 188 · Abstained: 286 · Not voted: 0

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 50.1%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights	286	Abstain	No reason given
Conservative Democracy	58	No	No reason given
Left Forward Proposer	112	Yes	No reason given
Liberal Union	42	No	No reason given
New National Order	88	No	No reason given
People's Democratic Alliance	77	Yes	No reason given
Empty seats	52	Not voted

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