France France's pension reform strike longest since 1968 They oppose plans by the government to merge the country's 42 pension systems into a single scheme and to phase out certain civil service advantages. 02/01/2020
France French unions warn no 'Christmas truce' in sight over strikes Power was cut to 100,000 homes and offices, schools were closed, roads blocked and public transport crippled on Tuesday as protests were staged across France in support of the general strike over pension reform. 16/12/2019
Europe News Protests against pension reform in Belgium Thousands participated in "Action Day", organized by the unions 02/10/2018
Russia Putin tries to calm retirement age outcry Putin tries to calm retirement age outcry 22/07/2018
Poland Increasing anger over Poland reforms Poland's top judge defies a new retirement law as anger grows over government reforms and protests gather pace 04/07/2018
Brazil Prison guards in Brazil scuffle in parliament pensions protest There were rowdy scenes inside Brazil’s parliament on Wednesday night after prison guards protesting against new retirement rules stormed the committee room. 04/05/2017
Brazil Clashes in Brazil as protest against pension reforms turn violent Thousands of people have taken to the streets across Brazil to protest against pension reforms. 16/03/2017
Germany Raising retirement to 69 is "stupid" says German vice-chancellor A proposal by Germany's Bundesbank to raise the national retirement age to 69 by 2060 has sparked heated debate in the country. 16/08/2016
Greece Greece faces first 2016 protests against reforms The Greek government’s plans for pension reforms have brought thousands of farmers out on the streets in protests in the north of the country, and in 19/01/2016
Greece Greek pensioners protest pension cuts Thousands of pensioners have marched through Athens in the second anti-austerity protest in a month. Many feel betrayed by prime minister Alex 26/11/2015
Unreported Europe France's pension reform struggle France has been given two more years by the European Commission to get its finances in order but how can it find a way out of its public debt trap 11/10/2013
My Europe Series How should the EU finance its baby-boomers' pensions? Question from Sophie in Zurich, Switzerland: “Hi, I’m Sophie from Switzerland. With baby-boomers entering the pension age, how will my generation 18/01/2013
My Europe Series 'The Network' tackles Europe's pensions crisis Europe faces a pensions timebomb as the active population shrinks and societies get older. The financial crisis has made things worse, but also 05/01/2012
Unreported Europe Pension reforms for Slovenia's aging population Slovenia’s population is aging, and aging fast. Last year the country’s voting population rejected a bill to raise the retirement age, dealing a 05/01/2012
