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German Trade Union Confederation (DGB)
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Gender pension gap in Austria and Germany
3 clusters · 18 sources · last updated
Latest: Austria’s gender pension gap stays around 40% despite modest gains
In early August 2026 officials in Austria’s Styria region highlighted that women’s pensions were roughly 40 % lower than men’s, prompting Deputy Governor Manuela Khom to propose a mandatory pension‑splitting system with
German coalition reforms & pension debate
44 clusters · 225 sources · last updated
Latest: Germany's debate over 'Rente mit 63' early retirement reform
In July 2026 the SPD’s Matthias Miersch warned that any dismantling of the coalition’s reform programme would destabilise the effort. The package includes health‑insurance savings, a compulsory military service, a “build
Germany disability benefits & regulations
24 clusters · 47 sources · last updated
Latest: Germany's disability rating system blocks fee waivers and zero rating requests
Since July 2026 Germany’s Grad der Behinderung (GdB) scale links disability grades to a tiered benefit package. A GdB ≥ 50 grants broadcasting‑fee exemption, free public transport, extra vacation days, tax relief and spe
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