Pensioners in Germany should expect an increase in pension

Around 21 million pensioners in Germany can expect a slight increase in their pension at the end of the month, due to the annual pension adjustment.

By how much will pensions increase?

Pensions will increase by 3.45 percent in the western federal states and by 4.20 percent in the eastern federal states. The new amount is usually paid out at the end of June to benefit all pensioners in Germany.

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Will all pensioners have their pensions increased?

Not all pensioners will have their benefits increased at the same time: if you entered retirement on or before March 2004, your increase will be paid out at the end of June; if you started your pension later, you will not receive the increase until the end of July. In either case, the increase is paid automatically.