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Economy

For how many years do Europeans receive a pension?

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Travel News

Brussels Airport warns of cancelled flights next month amid strikes

Belgium’s three largest trade unions are set to strike over current retirement age laws. Brussels Airport warns that this will disrupt its operations and ground a large number of flights.

Economy

Retirees in Europe: Which countries offer the highest pensions?

Whether you’re a diligent saver or haven’t yet thought about your pension, retirement is a hot topic in politics as populations age and state finances are stretched. In Europe, pension income varies widely — but who is best off in their silver years?

Moments

Cheaper than a house in London: The cruise that lets you retire at sea

A cruise line is offering passengers the opportunity to spend their retirement travelling the world with their Golden Passport scheme.

Economy

Which European countries have the longest average working life?

The average number of years Europeans spend working is increasing across continent, but the numbers still vary hugely. Euronews Business compares the data to explain why.

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Europe in Motion

Retiring abroad? This country is most popular among pensioners

Most people buy abroad to retire or to change their lives rather than investing. Where are they setting their sights on?

Europe in Motion

Working after retirement: The EU with the most active pensioners

In some countries, people with a pensioner status clock in more hours than common employees. The hardest grafters? Bulgarians and Greeks.

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.

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.

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?