Pensions in Germany forgo a percentage of their state pension. Pensions in Germany Pensions in Germany are based on a “three pillar system”. The scheme is based on the pay-as-you-go (or redistributive) model. Funds paid in by contributors (employees and employers) are not saved (or invested) but are used to pay current pension obligations. Civil servants in Germany do not pay any contributions themselves but their salaries are correspondingly lower than those in the private sector. Recent changes to the system mean that from 2012 to 2023 the retirement age will go up to 66 by 2023. From 2023 the retirement age will
Pensions in Israel Pensions in Israel Pensions in Israel consist of a state old age pension system, a private pension system which employees are legally required to participate in and that is supervised and regulated by the government, and a pension system for civil servants. The state-run old age pension system is administered by Bituah Leumi (National Insurance Institute). All residents aged 18 or older are required by law to pay insurance contributions to Bituach Leumi as part of the old age insurance system. One must have paid contributions for at least 12 years to be able to claim a pension. Upon reaching