The aging of the population and the sustainability of reform systems are themed increasingly debated in contemporary societies. As the average life expectancy increases, new challenges arise for retirement models, namely the need to review the legal age to make life active.
Alert released by an economist
Gonzalo Bernardos, a university professor and financial commentator, used his account on social network X to launch a warning about the future of the age of reform in Spain. Although currently the legal age for reform is 66 years and 8 months for those who discounted less than 38 years and 3 months, the expert points to changes that may appear in a short term.
In the warning, the teacher, quoted by the job work, reports that the minimum necessary to access the pension remains 15 years of contributions, but the European context and population aging make changes that may impact many workers who approach the end of their professional life.
The Danish example who is worrying
The origin of the warning is in a decision recently made in Denmark, where a law provides for the progressive increase in the age of the reform until the age of 70, to apply from 2040.
The economist refers to this as a possible reflection of what might happen in Spain, writing: “Earlier or later, we will follow the example of Denmark.”
According to the same source, the phrase that most unexpected the population arose in the same context: “Get ready for what is coming.” With a few words, the economist managed to have a big impact, throwing the motto for a wide debate on social networks.
A gradual and planned reform
The Danish decision is inserted in a broader reform of the welfare system started in 2006. This reform already foresaw the phased increase in the age of reform: from the current 67 years will rise to 68 by 2030 to 69 by 2035 and finally to 70 by 2040.
This measure will have a direct impact on people born from 1 January 1970. The approval was clear, with 81 votes favorable and 21 against, which guarantees its application without legal obstacles, as pointed out to the source mentioned earlier.
Critical reactions and concerns on social networks
The announcement generated great controversy, especially on social networks where the economist has a highlighted presence. One of the most shared comments says, “I don’t see anyone with 70 years on a scaffold.” This sentence synthesizes the fear that this measure does not take into account the physical requirements of many professions.
Other users question the feasibility of working to such advanced ages, stressing that while living more, quality of life does not always follow this increase, making it difficult to maintain the same pace of work.
Health and income in question
With the increase in the age of reform, concern also grows with increasing medical lows. The combination of greater longevity and physical wear can lead to an increase in labor absenteeism, especially in more demanding sectors, according to the same source.
Several comments point to a possible contradiction: age is increased to keep the population active, but at the same time increase physical and mental difficulties, which could aggravate the numbers of low-situ workers.
Humor as a form of social criticism
The discussion was not for the serious tone. Many users resorted to mood and irony to express discontent. One user wrote: “By the time, put the age of reform in the 100 years, is the best.” Another shared the image of smiling elderly people with the caption “on the way to work”, reflecting the perception that the measure can be seen as excessive.
This type of response shows how the theme of the age of reform plays at sensitive points of the population, which feels insecure in the face of changes that can profoundly affect personal and professional life, according to the.
A debate that is far from ending
The economist’s words rekindled a debate that crosses borders. Pensions sustainability, population aging and the reorganization of working time are complex themes that require long -term reflection and planning.
The Danish experience can serve as an example, but also a warning about the challenges that stand ahead.
Also know, as a curiosity, that Denmark was one of the first countries in Europe to automatically index the age of reform to the average life expectancy. In Spain, the pension system suffered its first major renovation in 2011, when the progressive increase in the age of the 65 renovation was began to the age of 67.
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