Party pushes for swift pension age talks

The political leader of the party Radikale, Martin Lidegaard, alongside other parties like Moderaterne and SF, urges quick political negotiations regarding the future pension age. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced plans for the Social Democrats to vote in favor of raising the retirement age to 70 by 2040, following the welfare agreement set in 2006. Lidegaard emphasizes the need for economic stability and clarity for citizens regarding pension expectations. The welfare agreement, considered crucial to the Danish economy, ensures pensions are raised in relation to longer workforce participation. However, economists warn of significant costs to the treasury if the pension age is not increased as planned. The Social Democrats’ coalition partners Venstre and Moderaterne, including Moderaternes leader Lars Løkke Rasmussen, also express a desire for prompt negotiations. Christian Rabjerg Madsen from the Social Democrats did not commit to swift negotiations.