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Economy

Germany greenlights €2,000 tax-free earnings for pensioners

From 2026, Germany will keep expert retirees in the labour market by allowing them to earn up to €2,000 a month tax-free.

15 October 2025

Business

Auto-enrolment: A quiet pension shift that could fuel Europe’s economy

Auto-enrolment into funded pensions would ensure more retirement contributions are invested, powering Europe’s growth.

Economy

Surviving retirement: Where do older Europeans get their money?

Public payouts, such as state pensions, account for around two-thirds of the income of people aged 65 and over in Europe.

Europe News

Flights cancelled in Brussels amid strike over proposed pension reform

Hundreds of flights were cancelled in Brussels’ Zaventem and Charleroi airports as protesters took to the streets for the fifth general strike of the year to oppose the federal government’s proposed cuts and reforms to pensions.

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Economy

Pensioner poverty in Europe: Which countries have the highest rates?

Pensioners tend to face greater financial difficulty in Eastern Europe, while poverty rates are generally lower in Nordic and Western European countries. Switzerland and the UK are outliers here, showing comparatively high levels of pensioner poverty.

Economy

Which countries have the highest and lowest pensions in Europe?

The future adequacy of pensions remains under pressure in the EU. Women continue to receive significantly lower pensions than men. Large disparities in pension levels persist across countries.

Economy

Europe’s rising retirement ages: One country leads—which will follow?

Several countries have already implemented reforms to raise the retirement age. The OECD projects that by 2060, the average retirement age in the EU will approach 67, with several countries reaching 70 or more.

Economy

Are you saving smartly? Top pension advice experts want you to hear

Not sure where to start with your pension? Euronews asks experts for their top tips when it comes to building a UK retirement plan.

Economy

Should you be planning your retirement with the 30:30:30:10 rule?

This pension planning rule could help you to save enough regularly for future needs and retirement goals, especially in a rapidly changing tax and legal environment.

EuroVerify

Fact check: Is France's pensions system costing €55 billion a year?

France's Court of Auditors has contradicted earlier claims by Prime Minister François Bayrou about how much the country's pension scheme costs.

24 February 2025

Economy

Pensions vs earnings across Europe: The highest and lowest comparisons

Pensions in the EU amount to some three-fifths of late-career work income. In many European countries, this rate falls below 50%, making it increasingly challenging for pensioners to maintain a decent standard of living.

13 February 2025

Belgium

Belgians brace themselves for a nationwide strike on Monday

The nationwide day of action over new pension reforms will cause largescale disruption as many teachers, bus, airport and rail staff have registered to strike.

12 January 2025

Economy

French budget talks: Pension reform must remain, says business boss

The warning comes as France's government meets party representatives, hopeful of winning support for a new budget bill.

Economy

Resisting retirement? Why some people want to keep working

Efforts to raise pension ages have faced political backlash in Europe, despite economic arguments in their favour. One key question for governments: Why would people choose to work for longer?

29 December 2024

Europe in Motion

Where are the EU workers who continue working after retirement?

Wanting to stay productive or financial necessity are the main reasons Europeans keep working even after receiving old-age pension.

11 December 2024

Earth News

Why 'greening' your money could be essential to fight climate change

A sustainable pension or better banking may be a more effective way of cutting your carbon footprint than not flying.

21 November 2024

Economy

How the UK plans to create pension mega funds and unlock billions

British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said on Thursday the government planned to merge dozens of pension funds with the aim of unlocking tens of billions of pounds for investment and boosting the UK's subpar economic growth.

15 November 2024

Economy

Which European country takes the crown in global survey on pensions?

The Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index assesses retirement income systems around the world.

16 October 2024

Business

Boeing: Union rejects troubled airline's 'final offer' over pay

The offer of a total package of 30% over four years is higher than a previous proposal but more than 30,000 workers are calling for the restoration of a traditional pension plan.

24 September 2024

Economy

China raises its retirement age to address declining worksforce

Minimum retirement ages in China are much lower than in other major economies, although pressure on pension funds is forcing policy change.

13 September 2024