Sweden is one of the pioneers in terms of pension reform. Twenty years ago, the fundamental age was pushed back to 65, long before France became more interested in it. The man behind this reform is called Karl Gustaf-Scherman and he invites Emmanuel Macron “not to copy the same model”.
Asked by BFMTV, the former director of the Swedish Social Security explained that “many people who could work until the age of 65 do not, because they believe that it is enough.”
Scandinavian models cited as examples
However, cited by many defenders of the reform project in France, the Swedish example is criticized in the country. Many Swedes consider it painful and the fully funded system – combined with inflation – has contributed to the impoverishment of the country’s retirees.
According to a study by the Swedish pension fund, 72% of retired men and 92% of retired women experienced a drop in their purchasing power and pension.
Another Scandinavian country is closely followed by the rest of Europe: Denmark. “I love my job and so far so good,” a 72-year-old Danish hairdresser, who has worked in the same salon for more than 50 years, told BFMTV. “Stay on your feet all the time” and he says that he works out. regularly “to keep fit”.
Denmark is a champion when it comes to working older people: the retirement age has been raised to 67 and is expected to reach 70 by 2040.
Source: BFM TV
