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Frueher in Rente Trotz Abschlaegen Darum Greifen Viele Ostdeutsche Zu Zr
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AI-generatedIn 2025, an increasing number of new retirees in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia opted for early retirement through a special pension deal despite lifelong deductions. This trend is attributed to the perceived attractiveness of the exchange—less income now for more time in retirement—though experts caution against overoptimistic assessments of the regional pension system.
Key Insights
- In 2025, 36% of new retirees in three Eastern German states chose early retirement via a special deal, an increase from 2024.
- The 'early retirement for long-term contributors' model requires lifelong deductions and is gaining popularity in the region.
- On average, those taking this early pension received only about €12 less per month compared to the standard average pension of €1,272.
- Overall, the number of people remaining employed until the statutory retirement age decreased by 2.86% in 2025.
- While the average income for those over 65 was higher in the West (€29,577) than in the East (€25,873), the median salary showed a smaller gap.
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