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Denmark Sets Europe's Highest Retirement Age at 70

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Denmark Sets Europe's Highest Retirement Age at 70
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MAY 23
Above: Mette Frederiksen arrives at the European Council Meeting on March 20, 2025, in Brussels, Belgium. Image copyright: Pier Marco Tacca/Contributor/Getty Images News via Getty Images
story last updated MAY 23

The Spin

Pro-government narrative

This pragmatic approach is part of an effort to keep the welfare state solvent, address demographic challenges, and ensure pension system sustainability. Denmark's robust pension system, consistently ranked as the world's best, shows remarkable foresight in managing an aging population and maintaining financial stability. The gradual implementation reflects a broader cultural change towards flexible retirement and allows society to adapt while preserving the welfare state's integrity.

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Government-critical narrative

Raising the retirement unreasonably burdens workers. The policy fails to account for varying occupational demands and life circumstances, potentially forcing people to work beyond their physical capabilities. This one-size-fits-all approach undermines the right to a dignified retirement and quality time with family in later years. The reform aims to future-proof the pension system but underscores growing unease about social equity and labor demands for older workers.

The TimesThe Copenhagen Post

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Mette Frederiksen