Denmark’s economy could become unsustainable if it has to fund both Socialdemokratiet’s pension plan and the goal of a climate-neutral Denmark by 2045, says Dansk Industri. »Nonsense«, the party responds.
Dansk Industri says there are gaps in Socialdemokratiet's proposal
Kollage: Mads D'Alterio Djervig. Originalfoto: Martin Lehmann, Finn Frandsen, TExturelabs, Pexels
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Contrary to the party’s directive not to impoverish Denmark, Socialdemokratiet’s ambitious pension proposal could end up leaving the national budget in the red.
In practice, it would kick a 21‑billion‑kroner bill down the road, and unless it’s covered by higher taxes, new reforms, or other measures, it could put Danish economy at risk.
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