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Denmark Raises Retirement Age to 70 Amid Protests

5/23/2025

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Denmark is set to raise its retirement age to 70 for those born after December 31, 1970, making it the highest in Europe. The law, passed with a significant majority, aims to align retirement age with increasing life expectancy. However, public protests are brewing, particularly among blue-collar workers worried about the implications for their future.

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Denmark is set to raise its retirement age to 70 for those born after December 31, 1970, making it the highest in Europe. The law, passed with a significant majority, aims to align retirement age with increasing life expectancy. However, public protests are brewing, particularly among blue-collar workers worried about the implications for their future.