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Europe's Pension Crisis: Public Doubts Spark Widespread Protests

12/29/2025

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Majorities in Italy, France, and Germany say state pension schemes are unaffordable, signaling doubt about sustainability.
A YouGov poll shows 61% to 66% expect pensions to be unsustainable for those aged 30s and 40s.
There is broad opposition to reforms such as raising the retirement age or higher taxes.
In Spain, protests have erupted over pension inadequacies.
Denmark plans raising the retirement age to 70, provoking controversy.

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Majorities in Italy, France, and Germany say state pension schemes are unaffordable, signaling doubt about sustainability.
A YouGov poll shows 61% to 66% expect pensions to be unsustainable for those aged 30s and 40s.
There is broad opposition to reforms such as raising the retirement age or higher taxes.
In Spain, protests have erupted over pension inadequacies.
Denmark plans raising the retirement age to 70, provoking controversy.