Poland government confirms no plans to change retirement age

The Polish government has clarified its position regarding the retirement age, stating that there are currently no plans to change the existing system. Finance Minister Andrzej Domański confirmed that the government is not conducting any work on altering the retirement age, noting that the current system is effective and that such matters fall under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy.

During discussions at the Economic Forum in Karpacz, Deputy Minister Sebastian Gajewski emphasized that the retirement age is a component of the social contract. He noted that there is currently no social acceptance for raising the age, and therefore the government does not intend to act against public sentiment.

While the retirement age remains set at 60 for women and 65 for men, officials have discussed potential future measures to support longer professional activity. These could include making it easier for seniors to continue working through reduced working hours or exploring pension models based on years of service. Additionally, discussions have highlighted the gender pension gap, partly driven by differences in how entrepreneurs contribute to social security.