About This Trend
Rentner refers to retirees or pensioners in Germany.
Why is it trending?
The term is trending due to ongoing discussions about potential reforms to the German pension system, including a planned 10% levy on high retirement incomes, with Rentner-Soli aiming to reduce the burden on low-income retirees by up to 11%. This has sparked debate and criticism, with some arguing that the Beitragsbemessungsgrenze should be adjusted and Selbstständige should not be excluded. Experts and media outlets are covering the potential impact of these changes on various groups, including GenZ and Rentner.