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International Business Times UK
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Robin Williams

Danish Mayors Revolt Against Plan To Raise Retirement Age To 70, Citing It's Cruel To Let Old People Continue Working

Elderly gentleman (Credit: Yara Nardi/Reuters)

A growing number of mayors across Denmark are pushing back against a government proposal to increase the national retirement age to 70 by 2040.

The change, aimed at ensuring economic sustainability amid an ageing population, has sparked fierce criticism from municipal leaders and labour unions.

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