Rising Elderly Poverty Threatens 3.2 Million in Germany

As the elderly population grows, political leaders face criticism for inadequate pension reforms.

Approximately 3.2 million Germans aged 65 and older are at risk of poverty, according to recent Eurostat data.
The number of elderly at risk of poverty has increased from 2.4 million in 2013 to over 3.2 million in 2023.
Sahra Wagenknecht criticizes the government for its perceived pension policy failures, highlighting the impact on the middle class.
The percentage of the population aged 65 and older has grown significantly, rising from 12 million in 1991 to 18.7 million in 2022.
The recent collapse of the coalition government has delayed potential pension reforms, leaving future plans uncertain until after upcoming elections.