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flag Germany to launch tax-free "active pension" scheme in 2026 to address skilled labor shortages.

flag About 13% of German retirees aged 65 to 74 were employed in 2024, with rates dropping from 18% for 65-66-year-olds to 8% for 73-74-year-olds. flag Most worked part-time, with nearly 40% working under 10 hours weekly. flag Germany’s population aged 65 and older grew to 19 million by 2024, making up 23% of the total, while one in eight jobs face skilled labor shortages. flag To address this, the government plans to launch an "active pension" scheme in January 2026, allowing retirees to earn up to 2,000 euros monthly tax-free while working.

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