Germany is considering changes to its pension system that would extend working lives, according to a commission’s recommendations reported by multiple outlets. The proposal links the retirement age to changes in life expectancy, with a plan to gradually raise the retirement age beyond the current 67. The commission’s approach is intended to ensure pensions remain sustainable as people live longer. In addition, the recommendations include ending an early retirement pathway that currently allows some people to retire at 63. Details of how the transition would be phased in and how eligibility would work are not provided in the reports, but both outlets describe the same core direction: raise the standard retirement age over time and remove a specific early retirement scheme. The proposals are part of broader pension reform efforts being assessed by policymakers, with the commission’s findings serving as an input into potential legislative changes.