Sahra Wagenknecht's Party Proposes €120 Monthly Pension Increase

The Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) calls for an immediate pension raise to offset inflation but offers no clear funding plan.

The Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) has made a €120 monthly pension increase for all retirees a central demand in its Bundestag election campaign.
Sahra Wagenknecht argues the increase is necessary to compensate for significant losses in retirees' purchasing power over the past three years.
The proposal would disproportionately benefit retirees with small to medium pensions, particularly women, according to Wagenknecht.
Wagenknecht has suggested adopting an Austrian-style pension system, where all workers contribute, as a long-term solution for higher pensions.
No specifics have been provided on how the immediate pension increase would be funded, raising questions about the financial feasibility of the plan.