Government officials have confirmed the planned increase to state pensions for mothers, a measure estimated to cost several billion euros, will proceed despite significant financial pressures on the federal budget. Martin Huber, General Secretary of the Christian Social Union (CSU), stated that the implementation of the “mothers’ pension” adjustment remains a firm commitment.
The initiative seeks to address perceived inequities in the current pension system, ensuring comparable treatment for mothers who had children prior to 1992, aligning their benefits with those of mothers who had children later. According to Huber, this adjustment represents a matter of fairness and recognizes the valuable contributions of mothers. It is projected to benefit approximately ten million women, significantly impacting the financial security of many retirees.
The commitment to this measure is rooted in a coalition agreement, reinforcing the government’s dedication to fulfilling its pledges.
Alongside the pension adjustment, the government also reiterated its intention to reduce the value-added tax (VAT) rate for the hospitality sector from 19% to 7%. This reduction, also stipulated in the coalition agreement, is being presented as another key promise the government intends to uphold.
