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Economy

Pensioner poverty in Europe: Which countries have the highest rates?

Pensioners tend to face greater financial difficulty in Eastern Europe, while poverty rates are generally lower in Nordic and Western European countries. Switzerland and the UK are outliers here, showing comparatively high levels of pensioner poverty.

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.

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.

Economy

Are you saving smartly? Top pension advice experts want you to hear

Not sure where to start with your pension? Euronews asks experts for their top tips when it comes to building a UK retirement plan.

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Economy

Should you be planning your retirement with the 30:30:30:10 rule?

This pension planning rule could help you to save enough regularly for future needs and retirement goals, especially in a rapidly changing tax and legal environment.

EuroVerify

Fact check: Is France's pensions system costing €55 billion a year?

France's Court of Auditors has contradicted earlier claims by Prime Minister François Bayrou about how much the country's pension scheme costs.

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.

Belgium

Belgians brace themselves for a nationwide strike on Monday

The nationwide day of action over new pension reforms will cause largescale disruption as many teachers, bus, airport and rail staff have registered to strike.

Economy

French budget talks: Pension reform must remain, says business boss

The warning comes as France's government meets party representatives, hopeful of winning support for a new budget bill.

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?

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.

Earth News

Why 'greening' your money could be essential to fight climate change

A sustainable pension or better banking may be a more effective way of cutting your carbon footprint than not flying.

Economy

How the UK plans to create pension mega funds and unlock billions

British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said on Thursday the government planned to merge dozens of pension funds with the aim of unlocking tens of billions of pounds for investment and boosting the UK's subpar economic growth.

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.

Business

Boeing: Union rejects troubled airline's 'final offer' over pay

The offer of a total package of 30% over four years is higher than a previous proposal but more than 30,000 workers are calling for the restoration of a traditional pension plan.

Economy

China raises its retirement age to address declining worksforce

Minimum retirement ages in China are much lower than in other major economies, although pressure on pension funds is forcing policy change.

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.

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.

Business

Brussels' pensions plan is not working

Two years after the new law took effect, the much-heralded pan-European pensions product has only one provider, in just four member states.

Economy

What are the biggest financial regrets among people in Britain?

A new survey has revealed some of the biggest financial regrets among people in Britain.