Pensioners in the fight for 3000 euros inflation premium: what now?

Pensioners in the fight for 3000 euros inflation premium: what now?

employers can offer their employees a tax -free inflation compensation premium of up to 3000 euros, but pensioners are excluded from this regulation. The federal government has decided that these special payments are only intended for active employees, which leads to sharp criticism. Associations such as the VdK Social Association vehemently call for the same relief for pensioners. VDK President Verena Bentele warns that seniors are increasingly losing purchasing power and it is difficult for them to cover their basic needs.

While retirees receive a reduced inflation premium due to a collective agreement for the public service (TVöD), pensioners continued to be empty. This premium is gradually paid out from June 2023 and depends on the respective pension rate and the service of the civil servants. Chancellor Olaf Scholz commented on the demands for a premium for pensioners and pointed out that the financial effects would be enormous for the state - with 21 million pensioners, the total costs could be up to 63 billion euros. More information about the discussion and the demands can be found in an article by www.mainpost.de .