German Economy Minister Urges Pension Reform Passage by Year-End

Germany's Economy Minister Katherina Reiche has urged for the pension reform to be passed by the end of the year, warning against weakening the planned legislation. Reiche called on Labor Minister Bärbel Bas to promptly present the draft bill, emphasizing that Bas had co-negotiated the coalition agreement and should uphold its commitments. The CDU politician rejected reopening fundamental elements of the reform. The push follows Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt's announcement that coalition parties would resolve disputed issues in the coming days, including the implementation of the pension after 45 contribution years, known as "Rente mit 63."