Pension reform proposals likely to be watered down

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NORWAY - Changes are likely to be made to some of the key elements of the proposed Norwegian pension reform in a bid to appease political parties and voters ahead of the next year's general elections.

Contentious proposals relating to linking pensions to the overall lifetime income and allowing flexible retirement from the age of 62 years are expected to be altered to avoid a political showdown....

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