The Radical Left (De Radikale Venstre) and the Conservative Party (Konservative) are expressing concerns over the government’s proposal regarding the retirement age. Samira Nawa, the finance spokesperson for the Radical Left, particularly worries that changes to the welfare agreement from 2006 are being introduced without clear indications of their financial implications. Nawa points out that the original agreement has been a key element in Denmark’s economic stability. Her party was part of the initial agreement alongside the Liberal Party (Venstre), the Conservative Party, the Danish People’s Party (Dansk Folkeparti), and the Social Democrats (Socialdemokratiet).
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced that the Social Democrats intend to renegotiate this agreement ahead of the planned increase in the retirement age in 2030. Nawa calls for a more concrete approach from the government and emphasizes the importance of considering labor supply in the assessment. She acknowledges the need to adjust the retirement age but believes that now is not the appropriate time to halt the increase.
Within the Conservative Party, there is also skepticism. Party leader Mona Juul describes the Prime Minister’s proposal as vague and demands clarity regarding the financial costs involved. However, Juul states that the Conservatives are open to a discussion about the retirement age, provided it can be approached responsibly in economic terms.
The Danish People’s Party, which also participated in the original agreement, has responded more positively to the Prime Minister’s initiative. Chairman Morten Messerschmidt has expressed the party’s interest in participating in the upcoming negotiations on social media.
The debate about the retirement age continues, but there is a need for concrete financial analyses and compensatory initiatives, according to Nawa from the Radical Left. The Conservatives share this concern, while the Danish People’s Party looks forward to the negotiations.