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EU Pension Crisis: 80% Depend on State Support

10/18/2025

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A senior European Union official says more than 80% of EU pensioners rely on state pensions, underscoring poverty risk amid aging populations.
France faces difficulty raising retirement ages, accompanied by public protests and political backlash.
Historical reforms in Greece, Italy, and Spain were often driven by market pressures, yet many were reversed after crises.
Experts emphasize broad political consensus to sustain changes, with the Netherlands cited as a successful example.

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A senior European Union official says more than 80% of EU pensioners rely on state pensions, underscoring poverty risk amid aging populations.
France faces difficulty raising retirement ages, accompanied by public protests and political backlash.
Historical reforms in Greece, Italy, and Spain were often driven by market pressures, yet many were reversed after crises.
Experts emphasize broad political consensus to sustain changes, with the Netherlands cited as a successful example.