Rentenreform
/ˈʁɛntənʁeˌfɔʁm/noun★Intermediate
⚖️Law
formal
A reform of the pension system, often involving changes to retirement age, contribution rates, or benefit calculations.
Die aktuelle Rentenreform sieht vor, das Rentenalter schrittweise von 65 auf 67 Jahre zu erhöhen.
The current pension reform proposes to gradually raise the retirement age from 65 to 67 years.
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Commonly debated in political and economic discussions about social security.
Collocations
Rentenreform durchführento carry out a pension reformRentenreform diskutierento discuss a pension reform
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Rentenalterphrase
retirement age
Altersvorsorgephrase
old‑age provision
📖Word Origin
Compound of 'Rente' (pension) from Latin 'renta' and 'Reform' (reform) from Latin 'reformatio'.
📝Usage Notes
Used in political, economic, and legal contexts; always feminine: die Rentenreform.
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