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Germany approves untaxed retiree earnings

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Germany's government approved an "Aktivrente" allowing retirees to earn up to €2,000 monthly tax-free from Jan. 1, 2026, though opponents warned it could face legal challenges.

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The government wants older workers to stay longer in the job. From 2026, retirees can earn up to 2,000 euros per month tax-free in addition. But the measure is controversial — and could end up in court.

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Die Zeit
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The government is in agreement on the Aktivrente: workers in retirement age should be allowed to earn €2,000 per month tax-free. What the draft bill provides.

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Under the plan, pensioners will be able to earn up to 2,000 euros tax-free from January 2026. The bill is now moving to the parliamentary process.

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Handelsblatt
Cabinet meeting: Aktivrente and health care savings package — This is what the cabinet decided

People of retirement age can now earn extra money tax-free. At the same time health insurance contributions are not set to rise further next year. These are the cabinet decisions.

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Handelsblatt
Pension policy: Aktivrente — A comprehensive package

A tax-free additional income for workers of retirement age — that's Aktivrente. The government has now moved the law forward.

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