Why Young Germans Are Screwed… And the Dutch Aren’t

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Clarification: Germany does have a three-pillar pension system, but its second pillar differs significantly from the Dutch model. It isn’t mandatory, it doesn’t rely on large sector-wide investment funds like those in the Netherlands, and far far fewer workers participate in it.

Germany’s pension system is under massive pressure, with fewer workers supporting more retirees every year. This video breaks down why the political fight around pensions has exploded, why the math no longer adds up, and how Germany compares to other European countries. We also look at the global rankings to see which country actually has the world’s best pension system — and why it definitely isn’t Germany. I’ll explain what the Dutch three-pillar model gets right, and what lessons Germany urgently needs to learn.

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