Key facts
- The Pension Commission has presented its recommendations for pension reform.
- Key proposals include raising the retirement age.
- Capital coverage is also recommended as part of the reforms.
- The Left Party's conference experienced an initial setback for its new leadership.
Germany's Pension Commission has put forth its recommendations for reforming the pension system. The proposals include increasing the retirement age and implementing capital coverage measures. Separately, the Left Party faced an initial challenge with its newly elected leadership at their recent conference.