Adequate and sustainable pension schemes

Pension provision also remains a topic on the European agenda. Following the presentation of the Ageing Report on the long-term financial sustainability of public pension schemes, the report by the EU Commission and Council on the adequacy of pension systems is expected before the summer break. It will specifically focus on reducing the gender pension gap. The Belgian Council Presidency, supported by Germany, has proposed establishing a “Gender Pension Gap Network” to evaluate the progress made by Member States in reducing the pension gap.