SPD and CDU clash over pension at 63

On August 1, 2026, Germany's SPD and CDU are locked in a dispute over the pension for those who have contributed for 45 years, commonly known as 'Rente mit 63'. SPD General Secretary wants to keep the pension without deductions, while CDU parliamentary group leader Frei insists on ending it. SPD politician Klüssendorf questions the CDU's proposed end. The disagreement is part of broader pre-election debates, with a federal minister warning against fearmongering over the AfD's rise.