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07/07/2010
EU launches public debate on the future of pensions
The European Commission has on July 7, 2010 launched a Europe-wide public debate on how to ensure adequate, sustainable and safe pensions and how the EU can best support the national efforts.
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10/07/2009
Updates of current and prospective theoretical pension replacement rates 2006-2046
The Indicator Sub-Group (ISG) of the Social Protection Committee (SPC) has updated calculations on the Theoretical replacement rates. These calculations provide the possibility to look at individual case studies and evaluate to what extent current and future pension systems ensure that the elderly have the resources to support adequate standards of living.
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20/04/2009
Feasibility Study: PENMICRO Monitoring pension developments through micro socio-economic instruments based on individual data sources
This study commissioned by the European Commission to the TARKI Social Research Institute charts out the existing tools and datasets for modelling and monitoring monitor life time earnings and related acquisition of pension rights. It also assesses capacity for future developments.
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07/04/2009
The financial crisis has put a sharper focus on pensions systems
The financial crisis has put a sharper focus on pensions systems, including the new funded schemes set up in many Central and Eastern European Countries.
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12/03/2009
How safe is your pension?
The financial crisis may force EU countries to adjust pension systems. But most Europeans retiring today have little cause to worry about their retirement finances.
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20/10/2008
Private pensions - EU report
A study released by the European Commission on 20 October 2008 confirms the trend towards more private pension provision in the EU but highlights the need for inclusive coverage and adequate pension levels.