German commission proposes older retirement age and state pension fund, sources say

Germany is considering increasing its pension age and introducing a state pension fund to address an ageing population and struggling public finances.

Germany could ​increase its pension age ​and establish its ‌own state ​pension fund under proposals by a government-appointed commission, sources familiar with the ‌matter said on Saturday, as Europe's largest economy addresses an ageing population and creaking public finances.