About: retirement
With age(ing) comes wisdom: Shifting the debate on living longer
Ministers and experts from more than 50 countries meet in Lisbon this week for a major conference on “realizing the potential of living longer”. Olga Algayerova explains why Europe must carefully review what living longer means for how we live and work together.Immigrants boost Germany’s skilled labour force
The number of workers in so-called MINT jobs is rising in Germany, thanks to immigration from other EU countries. However, companies are suffering from a latent lack of skilled workers, partly due to xenophobia in eastern German states. EURACTIV Germany reports.Europe’s low interest rates a headache for corporate pensions
Historically low interest rates in the eurozone are becoming an increasing headache for companies forced to set aside billions in extra cash to meet their pension obligations to employees.Minimum wage unlikely to remedy rising poverty in Germany
Twelve million people in Germany are categorised as poor, more than ever recorded according to a study by a German welfare association, which indicates the country’s new minimum wage is not likely to help the situation. EURACTIV Germany reports.European Court: Male civil servants discriminated against in France
The European Court of Justice has pointed the finger at unequal retirement plans between men and women in the French civil service. EURACTIV France reports. VideoPromoted content