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Germany

In: Extended Working Life Policies

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  • Laura Romeu-Gordo

    (Deutsches Zentrum für Altersfragen (DZA))

  • E. K. Sarter

    (University of South Wales)

Abstract

Over the last few decades, the German pension system has undergone important changes, from the introduction ofCredits caring careCaring, care, caregiving creditsCare credits to account forCaring, care, caregiving care responsibilitiesCare responsibilities to the extension of working lives. This chapter provides an overview of recent pension reformsPension reform in Germany. Following a Bismarckian tradition, the German pension system is reliant on contributions made over the course of individual working lives. To account for the strong interdependency between employment and pension entitlements, this chapter embeds the overview of pension reformsPension reform in the broader context of recent developments in the labour market and policies aiming to facilitate reconciliation between work and family life and those supporting the extension of working lives.

Suggested Citation

  • Laura Romeu-Gordo & E. K. Sarter, 2020. "Germany," Springer Books, in: Áine Ní Léime & Jim Ogg & Martina Rašticová & Debra Street & Clary Krekula & Monika Bédiová & Ignaci (ed.), Extended Working Life Policies, chapter 20, pages 271-281, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-030-40985-2_20
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-40985-2_20
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