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Denmark is set to increase its retirement age to 70 for both men and women, with changes linked to rising life expectancy. The new policy will affect individuals born after 1971.
Under the plan, the retirement age will gradually rise from the current age of 67 to 68 in 2030, and then to 69 by 2035. A further increase to 70 is expected to follow.
The decision has sparked public debate. Tommas Jensen, a 47-year-old roofer, expressed concern in an interview with Danish media: “We’re working and working and working, but we can’t keep going. I’ve paid my taxes all my life. There should also be time to spend with children and grandchildren.” He criticized the policy as “unreasonable,” noting the stark contrast between physically demanding jobs and desk-based work.
The Danish government has reviewed the retirement age every five years for the past two decades. The latest measure passed in parliament with 81 votes in favor and 21 against.
However, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of the Social Democrats has indicated that the figures may be subject to future renegotiation. “Denmark has a healthy economy and yet the EU’s highest retirement age,” she added.
