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"There were some very good points in Mr Mann’s own-initiative report on the demographic challenge and solidarity between generations, in particular, concerning the importance of the intergenerational contract in our modern-day societies, youth unemployment and the need to address the challenges faced by the elderly in parallel with those faced by young people. Nevertheless, I voted against the resolution because certain paragraphs were unacceptable, in particular, those regarding pensions. Fortunately, the paragraph explicitly mentioning the need to replace the pay-as-you-go system with capital-funded systems was rejected by a large majority in this House. However, another paragraph, which calls on ‘Member States to look again at the feasibility of scrapping compulsory retirement ages’, was adopted. That is truly unthinkable! Yes, there must be more flexibility in the pensions system, but the retirement age must remain a fundamental pillar of it! At a time when the Commission is concluding its consultation on the future of pensions in Europe, Parliament’s message is particularly important. That is why I decided to vote against the resolution."@en1
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