Reactions in Eastern Germany to Merz's Pension Reform

In eastern Germany, there has been significant opposition to the pension reform proposal put forward by Merz. Members of the SPD and barons of the CDU have expressed their disagreement with the elimination of early retirement at 63 years.

This conflict arises in a context of increasing electoral support for the extreme right, which has led to greater concern among traditional parties about the potential political repercussions of this reform.