Why is Denmark increasing its pension age - and will Europe follow?

Roundtable June 3, 2025
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Denmark’s parliament has passed a bill to to raise its retirement age to 70 by 2040. This would make it the highest retirement age across Europe, and Mette Frederiksen’s government may potentially increase it to 74 by 2060. So, how has this been received in Denmark, and what impact will it have on workers entering the job market today? Joining Robyn Dwyer for this discussion: Nauja Lynge, Greenlandic-Danish Lecturer; Greenlandic-Danish Lecturer Author; Paul Morland, Demographer and Elisabet Svane, Political Analyst at Politiken Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:00 GMT on TRT World. #denmark #pension #retirement #france #population