‘Generation war’ dogs pension debates in France and Germany – POLITICO
‘Fair to all generations’ Lawmakers in France are sparring this week over a highly contentious plan to freeze…
Germany’s economics professors call for pension cuts
In an open letter, 22 prominent economics professors are calling for the complete withdrawal of the government’s pension…
French parliament votes to suspend Macron’s controversial pensions reform – POLITICO
France is under pressure to cut its massive debt, and Lecornu has pledged to reduce the country’s budget…
My husband and I have $7K in Social Security and $2.5 million in stocks. What could go wrong?
Published: Oct. 27, 2025 at 8:08 a.m. ET Dear Quentin, I am retiring next year, but I hope to…
Europe lost its drive for humane animal transport. Denmark hasn’t. – POLITICO
Member countries have been at odds over how to handle transport in hot weather, the movement of young…
Social Security payments to be sent Oct. 22. Here’s who gets them.
US to phase out most paper checks for federal benefits The federal government will begin phasing out paper…
Social Security COLA increase still uncertain after shutdown. Here’s why
Social Security trust fund projected to run dry in less than 10 years The main trust fund used…
When is the Social Security 2026 COLA announcement date?
Social Security checks increasing in 2025 The Cost of Living Adjustment is rising in 2025, which will change…
German coalition agrees on urgent measures to revive economy – POLITICO
“The economy is under pressure, and everything we decided yesterday reflects this pressure,” Bärbel Bas, the SPD’s labor…
Social Security payments to be sent Oct. 8. Here’s who gets them.
US to phase out most paper checks for federal benefits The federal government will begin phasing out paper…
Friedrich Merz’s fight to fix the German economy is already on the ropes – POLITICO
Dittrich called on the government to immediately do away with unnecessary bureaucracy and overhaul Germany’s social security system…
Six million Italian workers to retire in next 10 years – Business
Italy’s workforce is going to lose over six million people who are set to retire in the next…