German pensions to rise

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GERMANY - The German state pension is set to rise this year, for the first time since 2006.

The increases, which come into effect on 1 July, will cost the German state €5.6bn (US$7.3bn). The Ministry for Social and Labour Affairs said over 20 million German citizens would benefit from...

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