CDA Leader Radtke Calls for Revisions in Pension Reform - Urges Halt on Third Stage of Mothers' Pension
CDA leader Dennis Radtke advocates for changes in pension reform, calling for a stop to the third stage of the Mothers' Pension and emphasizing support for long-term workers.
04.08.2026 – 01:00
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CDA Leader Radtke Calls for Revisions in Pension Reform - Urges Halt on Third Stage of Mothers' Pension
Berlin (ots)
In the ongoing coalition dispute regarding pension reform, Dennis Radtke, head of the Christian Democratic Workers' Association (CDA), is advocating for necessary adjustments. He emphasized the need for "reliable transitional rules for those insured for particularly long periods" during the legislative process, as reported by the "Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger" (Tuesday edition). Radtke also pointed out the importance of providing a "practical solution for individuals in particularly demanding professions," noting that working in construction or caregiving for four decades takes its toll. However, he clarified that his intent is not to "reopen the entire pension package."
Additionally, Radtke called for a halt to the third stage of the Mothers' Pension, stating, "It is inexplicable how we want to spend an additional five billion every year under the pressure of savings." This statement comes in light of the CSU's push to recognize three years of parental leave for children born before 1992 starting January 1, 2027.
The pension plans are central to the social reform package of the black-red government led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU). The coalition has agreed to fully implement proposals from the pension commission and to abolish the so-called pension at 63.
The CDU ministers-president from Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia—Michael Kretschmer, Sven Schulze, and Mario Voigt—have initiated discussions on possibly retracting the reform plans. While they face opposition from their own party leadership, the SPD is picking up on the demand. Jochen Ott, the SPD’s leading candidate for the state elections in NRW, stated to the "Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger," "Anyone who started working at 15 and has paid contributions for decades should still have the opportunity to retire without penalties." He emphasized that this is not a privilege but rather a recognition of a long working life.
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