While many pensioners urgently need inflation adjustment on the inside, the Junos demand that luxury pensions and very high retirement containers do not automatically increase with inflation in the coming year. Finally, the pensions were increased by 4.6 %, with the monthly increase captured to 278.76 ꞓ. It is not yet clear how high the 2026 pension adjustment will be.
“A zero-wage round may not only apply to politicians: but also to the luxury pensioner: inside. Those who can make a contribution should now do so in this difficult time,” emphasizes Junos Federal Chairman Sophie Wotschke.
The Junos are reminiscent of the fact that pensions have been regularly increased over inflation in recent years despite crises. Especially before National Council elections – 2008, 2017, 2019 and 2024 – there were above -average adjustments as a “electoral sugar”, which additionally burden the pension system. That is why the Junos are now calling for a contribution to the top pensions as part of the budget consolidation.
In addition to the guest houses, Wotschke also advocates reluctance to the civil servant salaries. Auditors’ courtyard President Margit Kraker had already brought a zero wage round for Beamt: inside – with possible exceptions for particularly stressed professional groups such as that executivethe Health staff or POODYSOG: INSE. “It would simply be incomprehensible that in times of scarce budgets, top officials will also receive more money without restriction. If you receive a safe, high income, you should also make a contribution,” said Wotschke.
“We have to create scope in the budget again. In times of scarce finance, high pensions should not automatically grow with. If you are already well secured, you should make a contribution,” said Wotschke.
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