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Denmark Raises Retirement Age to 70, Sparking Global Debate

6/1/2025

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Denmark plans to raise its retirement age to 70 by 2040, the highest in Europe, in response to longer life expectancy and lower birth rates.
Other nations are exploring similar reforms, but lack of protections for older workers could increase economic insecurity.
The U.S. debates raising its retirement age, but disparities in life expectancy may negatively impact lower-income individuals.
Successful pension reform must include employment policies that support older workers and tackle ageism and financial instability.

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Denmark plans to raise its retirement age to 70 by 2040, the highest in Europe, in response to longer life expectancy and lower birth rates.
Other nations are exploring similar reforms, but lack of protections for older workers could increase economic insecurity.
The U.S. debates raising its retirement age, but disparities in life expectancy may negatively impact lower-income individuals.
Successful pension reform must include employment policies that support older workers and tackle ageism and financial instability.