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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.

The Big Question

Millennials must invest to afford retirement: Here’s where to start

Finimize CEO, Carl Hazeley, talks about how longer lifespans and an upcoming generational wealth transfer are likely to make investing even more crucial for millennials.

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.

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.

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Economy

Swiss officials admit to three billion-franc pension blunder

Pensions will leave less of a black hole in the state coffers than officials had claimed. While some see this as good news, many in Switzerland feel misled.

Economy

Looking forward to a relaxing retirement? Then start saving fast

More than one third of Europeans are still not saving enough for retirement, with about 40% saying that the current economic climate had eroded their pension contributions.

Health news

People think old age starts later than they used to, study finds

People's perception of when "old age" starts has changed over time.

USA

How old is too old when you're a leader?

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley calls for "lucidity" tests for US politicians over 75 years to check they remain mentally competent.

Poland

Poland's ruling party drags German chancellor into referendum debate

A new advert portrays Olaf Scholz in an unfavourable light over a vote on the country's retirement age.

Work

Which countries have the lowest and highest retirement ages in Europe?

France faces another day of strikes and protests over President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform. How does the rest of Europe compare?

Czech Republic

Thousands of Czechs protest against proposed retirement age rise to 68

The government wants to raise the age from 65 to 68, saying it must rein in spending as there's a huge hole in the budget.

Work

Greying but staying: The Europeans still working in their 70s

The EU’s average legal retirement age is 64, yet many Europeans are still working past the age of 65 and even 75.

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One million in the streets against pension reform in France

At least 1.1 million people protested on the streets of Paris and other French cities Thursday amid nationwide strikes against plans to raise the retirement age.

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Young Europeans can expect to work longer than their parents

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As the retirement age rises in many European countries, the question of what career to pursue is more important than ever.

France

Emmanuel Macron unveils policies as he seeks second presidential term

The French President said he would increase the retirement age, cut taxes and further loosen labour market rules if he wins next month's election.

Economy

Younger people across Europe could be working into their 70s

As the Danish government unveils plans to lower the retirement age, most European countries look set to increase it.

Denmark

Denmark's government wants to reduce the retirement age to 61

The measure is designed to support those in "the toughest jobs", prime minister Mette Frederiksen said.