Miriam BooshMar 23, 2023
Day 17 of strikes in France opposing the one-year increase in pension age. The French people have foresight and understand the saying, "if you give them an inch, they'll take a mile, therefore, when the government attempts to take that inch, bring the entire country to its knees until your voices are heard" #vivalafrance
Show threadMatthieu CaluMar 23, 2023
@Miriamm but what is the alternative? France already has one of the lowest pension age. And you have to find the money somewhere to pay for the retirement. If you put the retirement age a bit higher, then you have less pensions to pay and more people who contribute. So a double advantage.
Show threadRenée

@matthieucalu Your fundamental assumption is flawed. "Find the money somewhere," society is more productive than it has ever been. The pie has grown, but somehow only accrues to private profit? Nah.

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Show threadMatthieu CaluMar 23, 2023

@rss @Miriamm I can follow you regarding the incorrect division of the pie, but still the pensions have to be paid. Taxes on labour are already very high (at least in Belgium) so there is also not a lot to be gained there.

I'm not against early retirement, as long as it is feasible. And I would like to hear some other options than: work longer. But I haven't heard any feasible ones.