AfD Demands “Fairness Fund” for Pension Transition
Berlin, November 7, 2024 (hib) – The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has called for the establishment of a “fairness fund” to mitigate the effects of the pension transition. In a motion debated in the Bundestag on Tuesday, the party called for the creation of a separate fund to compensate those who have suffered disadvantages under the current pension system.
According to the AfD, the pension transition has created an unfair situation, with people who have worked long and contributed heavily to the system being penalized while others who have worked less or not at all are benefiting. The party argues that a fairness fund is necessary to address this imbalance and ensure that everyone receives a fair pension.
The motion calls for the fund to be financed through a combination of higher taxes on high earners and contributions from the federal government. The AfD also proposes that the fund be used to provide one-time payments to those who have been affected by the pension transition, as well as to increase the pensions of those who are currently receiving benefits.
The motion is likely to face opposition from the other parties in the Bundestag, who have argued that the pension transition is necessary to ensure the long-term sustainability of the pension system. The government has also rejected the idea of a fairness fund, stating that it would be too expensive and would not be effective in addressing the challenges facing the pension system.
The debate over the pension transition is expected to continue in the coming months, as the government and the Bundestag work to find a solution that is fair and sustainable.
Rentenüberleitung: AfD fordert “Fairnessfonds”
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