https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/could-the-u-s-join-germany-in-raising-its-retirement-ageContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/could-the-u-s-join-germany-in-raising-its-retirement-agehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/could-the-u-s-join-germany-in-raising-its-retirement-age#u20086Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:30:53 +0000A German government-appointed pension commission recommended gradually increasing the retirement age to 70 by 2092. This proposal has sparked international discussion regarding the future of the U.S. Social Security system. Merz has expressed support for these pension changes.What's confirmed:A German pension commission recommended a gradual increase of the retirement age to 70 by 2092.Merz supports plans to raise the retirement age to 70.Germany's pension proposals have triggered a global debate with implications for U.S. Social Security funding challenges.Still unconfirmed:A German pens