Thuringia's Minister of Labor Tests Active Retirement - Thuringia's Minister Proposes 'Active Retirement' Trial to Combat Staff Shortages
Thuringia's Minister of Labor, Katharina Schenk, is advocating for a trial run of the 'active retirement' scheme to combat staff shortages. The scheme, backed by the federal government, allows retirees to earn up to 2,000 euros tax-free each month if they continue working in a socially insured job, effectively acting as a retirement calculator for those considering delaying their retirement. With over one in four Thuringians aged 65 or above, according to the State Statistical Office, Schenk believes this scheme could help address the skilled worker shortage. Currently, only 43 percent of Thuringians envision working until retirement age, as per a DGB survey. Schenk suggests reviewing the scheme's effects after one to two years and adjusting it as needed. To encourage longer working lives, Schenk proposes improved qualification offers, age-appropriate working time models, and counseling programs. She also urges companies to provide appealing, age-appropriate working conditions. Last year, around 33,000 pensioners and retirees were working in Thuringia, up from about 21,000 a decade ago, indicating a growing trend in active retirement.
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