The vast majority of Germans oppose plans to raise the retirement age to 67. But some who are warning of shortages in the skilled crafts sector, have suggested working until 70, it emerged over the weekend.At present, the average German retires at the age of 61. Though that represents a 20-year high, plans to raise the retirement age to 67 by 2030 are likely to prove a challenge.According to a survey of 1,000 people carried out by market research group GfK in association with the Welt am Sonntag newspaper, 87 percent of Germans would prefer to retire before they hit 65.If money weren’t an issue, 53 percent would prefer to retire before the age of 60. However, just 10 percent said they would choose to retire before the age of 49.Some businesses are reportedly already turning down orders because of a shortage of skilled staff.The Local/kkf
Now that’s not very Protestant-like. I wonder what’s the breakdown of the poll in terms of being a German for many generations, and a new German whose roots are outside of the country of residence. Has the Protestant work-love culture changed or its share in the overall picture has decreased?