Pensioners

Economy

Which countries have the highest and lowest pensions in Europe?

The future adequacy of pensions remains under pressure in the EU. Women continue to receive significantly lower pensions than men. Large disparities in pension levels persist across countries.

29/05/2025

Economy

Europe’s rising retirement ages: One country leads—which will follow?

Several countries have already implemented reforms to raise the retirement age. The OECD projects that by 2060, the average retirement age in the EU will approach 67, with several countries reaching 70 or more.

26/05/2025

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Protests turn violent in Buenos Aires over Milei’s economic reforms

Clashes erupted in Buenos Aires as protesters opposing President Milei’s economic policies, including pension reforms, confronted police, who responded with tear gas and imposed restrictions on stadium access for those involved.

13/03/2025

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Clashes erupt in Argentina during pensioners' protest

Protesters in Buenos Aires clashed with police while demanding higher pensions and opposing President Milei’s austerity measures, which include subsidy cuts, layoffs, and pension freezes.

06/03/2025

Economy

Pensions vs earnings across Europe: The highest and lowest comparisons

Pensions in the EU amount to some three-fifths of late-career work income. In many European countries, this rate falls below 50%, making it increasingly challenging for pensioners to maintain a decent standard of living.

13/02/2025

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84-year-old pensioner thwarts launderette mugger with pair of jeans

An 84-year-old man in Maltby, England, fended off a would-be mugger using nothing but a pair of jeans in a dramatic confrontation inside a launderette.

15/01/2025

Economy

Resisting retirement? Why some people want to keep working

Efforts to raise pension ages have faced political backlash in Europe, despite economic arguments in their favour. One key question for governments: Why would people choose to work for longer?

29/12/2024

Europe in Motion

Where are the EU workers who continue working after retirement?

Wanting to stay productive or financial necessity are the main reasons Europeans keep working even after receiving old-age pension.

11/12/2024

Economy

Can't wait to give up work? Why some people are not the retiring type

Ageing populations require a shake up of our pension systems, but fair and effective changes require an understanding of older workers.

20/10/2024

Economy

Which European country takes the crown in global survey on pensions?

The Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index assesses retirement income systems around the world.

16/10/2024

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WATCH: Milei's pension Increase veto sparks nationwide protests

Pensioners in Argentina protested in Buenos Aires after President Javier Milei vetoed a bill to raise the minimum pension by €16.

05/09/2024

Economy

Rise in older people in Germany reliant on social security benefits

Pensioners in Germany are subject to "degrading poverty," says politician Sahra Wagenknecht. Others say changes to the pension system are behind the rise in claimants.

04/07/2024

Business

Pensions in Europe: Which countries are best and worst for retirement?

There are significant pension disparities across Europe. Euronews Business has found a strong positive correlation between financial confidence in retirement and the level of monthly pensions.

31/05/2024

Economy

What is the 30:30:30:10 rule and how should you use it?

The 30:30:30:10 rule can be applied to both income and pension planning and can go a long way in helping you budget, achieve retirement goals and reduce portfolio risk.

02/05/2024

Experiences

This European country helps pay for its pensioners' holidays

Even expats can benefit from the bonus.

15/02/2024

Spain

No retirement: Why are more and more people over 70 still working?

In Spain, the number of people working past retirement in 2022 lept 49% compared to 2008.

06/07/2023

Culture news

Spanish PM wants to give €2 cinema tickets to the over 65s

The scheme is part of Pedro Sanchez's plan to 'convert culture into a state policy' and combat a rise in sedentary lifestyles, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

16/05/2023

France

More than 1 million protest in France against pension reform

More than one million people took to the streets on Thursday in the 9th day of protest across France. Our correspondent Anelise Borges followed the march in Paris.

23/03/2023

France

Macron: 'I have no regrets pushing for this necessary reform'

France's President Emmanuel Macron stood by his government and condemned violence in a much-anticipated interview over pension reforms.

22/03/2023

France

French government uses loophole to enact pension bill without vote

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne invoked a special constitutional loophole to pass a controversial pension bill that will raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.

16/03/2023