German Pension Reform Sparks Generational Debate

Germany's governing coalition has agreed on a plan to stabilize the state pension system. The key measure involves maintaining current pension payment levels for retirees, even as the country's population grows older. This approach has drawn criticism from the party's youth wing. Young conservatives argue the plan does not go far enough and are demanding more comprehensive reforms. The disagreement highlights a growing generational divide over how to manage the financial pressures of an aging society.