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Pensions pressure Germany’s federal budget

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Germany’s Federal Audit Office warned planned pension reforms could push pension spending to nearly 46% of tax revenue, putting pressure on the federal budget.

49%

Reposted by Teresa Ghilarducci

10%
49%
I have suggested 20% tax relief (or more) on pension contributions for everyone.

At the moment, 71% of the £83.9bn tax relief goes to 7.7m additional and higher rate income tax payers. 30.4m basic rate tax payers share the remaining 29%.
October 2, 2026 at 8:51 AM