DGB Study: 40% of Employees Doubt Their Ability to Work Until Retirement

Publication date: 2026-07-05
A recent survey by the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) reveals that more than a third of employees in Germany doubt their ability to continue working until retirement.

Particularly pessimistic are workers in the fields of care, crafts, and construction, where working conditions are often perceived as particularly demanding. These results highlight the challenges many workers in Germany face regarding their professional future and financial security in retirement.

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