Czech Republic. Senate Approves Pension Reform Raising Retirement Age To 67
The Senate yesterday evening approved without changes a government pension reform that, among other things, raises the retirement age by two years to 67. The law was passed as expected, despite objections from the opposition and trade unions. Among the most controversial passages of the pension amendment is the coalition’s restriction on the number of workers in risky professions who should be entitled to an early pension without reduction. The reform will now be submitted for consideration by President Petr...
