Debate about retirement at 68 Altmaier cashes in on plans from his advisors

As of: June 8th, 2021 3:33 p.m.

Work until 68 – this proposal from the Advisory Board of the Ministry of Economic Affairs creates massive headwinds. After the rejection of the coalition partners CSU and SPD, Altmaier now expressed himself: The retirement age is currently not an issue. Federal Minister of Economics Peter Altmaier has rejected an increase in the retirement age to 68 years, as recommended by an advisory committee of his house. The retirement age was set at 67 in the first grand coalition “at the suggestion of esteemed colleague” Franz Müntefering (SPD). “It should stay that way, that’s been my opinion for years,” wrote Altmaier on Twitter.

“Suddenly increasing financing problems”

The Scientific Advisory Board of the Ministry of Economics is independent, wrote Altmaier. His proposals are not binding on either the ministry or the minister. The Scientific Advisory Board of the Ministry of Economic Affairs – an advisory body – had proposed a reform towards the retirement age at 68. Because there was a threat of “sudden increasing financing problems in the statutory pension insurance from 2025”. The retirement age cannot be decoupled from the development of life expectancy in the long term.

CSU and SPD against raising the retirement age

The CSU also rejected ideas about raising the retirement age to 68 years. “We reject a later retirement age,” said CSU regional group leader Alexander Dobrindt. In order to make pensions more secure, an “effective reform of private provision is required,” he said. This must be “more successful and efficient,” said Dobrindt. The SPD had previously rejected an increase in the retirement age. He thinks this is the wrong way, said the federal labor minister responsible for pensions, Hubertus Heil, according to a statement from his ministry. The statutory pension is a central promise of the welfare state. It is about recognition of lifetime achievement and security in old age. “Everyone must be able to rely on that.”

“Unsocial, what is proposed there”

SPD parliamentary group leader Rolf Mützenich said that a new regulation for a possible entry age of 68 does not go with the SPD. “Pensioners and the generation that will retire in the next few years must not be further unsettled.” That will also play a role in the federal election campaign. SPD Chancellor candidate Olaf Scholz said: “I stand for the fact that we are not discussing any further increase in the statutory retirement age.” Scholz spoke of a “horror scenario” which should serve to “implement pension cuts for which there is no reason at this time”. According to Scholz, not only are the calculations wrong in the report. “What is being proposed there is also anti-social,” said the minister.

Advisory board proposes retirement at 68

The representatives of the Union and the SPD reacted to an opinion from the Scientific Advisory Board at the CDU-led Federal Ministry of Economics. The Scientific Advisory Board of the Ministry of Economic Affairs – an advisory body – had presented a concept that provides for longer work in old age and a limitation on future pension increases. The proposal mentioned a retirement age of 68 years in 2042. Currently, the rule applies that the age for entry into retirement without deductions should increase to 67 years by 2030. The advisory board warned that the pension system would head for a “financing shock” without further increases.

Employer President: “Lead honestly” pension discussion

Employer representatives were open to the experts’ suggestion. Employer President Rainer Dulger said with a view to demographic development that one should not get into a situation in which there are more service recipients than service providers. “The discussion must be conducted and it must be conducted honestly,” said Dulger. The topic cannot be concluded with stubborn rejection. People who would like to work longer should also be included in the discussion.

DGB and left indignant

The SPD gets a tailwind from its criticism from the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) and the Left Party. The advisory body wants to “drastically cut pensions, dismantle the welfare state and privatize old-age pensions – all of this to massively relieve employers,” said DGB board member Anja Piel of the “Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung”. She accused the body of announcing the imminent ruin of the state on the basis of a fictitious legal status in order to then justify radical reforms. This is not scientifically based advice, but political propaganda. “From this oblique perspective, those affected are to blame if the pension is not enough: they could have made more private provisions,” said Piel. Left party leader Susanne Hennig-Wellsow spoke of an “asocial Oberhammer.” The left will “defend the rights of pensioners with tooth and nail”. What would be necessary would be a clear pension guarantee that bindingly excludes pension cuts as a result of the corona pandemic, said Hennig-Wellsow.

Nearly 15 years of coronation, Mai Phuong Thuy is still one of the Miss Vietnam who possesses an undying charm in the hearts of the public. Because besides her friendly personality and talent, Ha Thanh beauty also stands out with her “terrible” height and perfect 3-round measurements. Although she has entered the age of U30, Miss Hau always “fascinates” the opponent with a youthful and energetic look. Every time she uploads a new picture, Mai Phuong Thuy with a well-made face, respecting the most attractive lines, always makes netizens utter praise. And so beautiful is that, but Mai Phuong Thuy has the disadvantage of a rustic skin that is not so perfect. Many times, beautiful people have surprised people with moments without makeup that are “one heaven and one abyss” compared to magazine photos. Without the support of lipstick and photoshop, Mai Phuong Thuy revealed less firm skin, eyes with puffy circles and a clear dragon beard wrinkle. The skin of the beauty is not too even and bright and smooth. Especially in the livestreams interacting with fans, the shimmering appearance of 8X long legs is somewhat changed. Even Mai Phuong Thuy admitted that her eyes were puffy and dark. Although her bare face has many shortcomings, Mai Phuong Thuy is still very confident and takes care of “on the air” to talk with fans. Even, Miss Hau also shared her mother’s reaction when she saw her beauty without makeup: “After the accident livestream the other day, I called my mother, she told me not to livestream anymore. Mother probably didn’t want to. Mom’s beautiful products look so shabby.” However, after many times of “drowning” the beauty by herself, Mai Phuong Thuy recently had a successful “backflow”. Accordingly, in a short livestream on his personal page, although he shared that his health condition was not good because of the weather, what made people whisper incessantly was his beautiful smooth skin, clean and clear of defects. Queen’s point. “Re-exporting” the livestream wave with a face without makeup, but Mai Phuong Thuy no longer received a minus point, but on the contrary was constantly praised for her smooth, even skin tone. Although she is facing a bad health condition, this does not affect her bare face too much. Compared to the past, it cannot be denied that the skin of Mai’s beauties in the present has improved significantly. It is thanks to this smooth, shiny skin that Hau also “cheats” her age more effectively. Indeed, although the appearance is different from the shimmering look when going to the event, the rustic images of Mai Phuong Thuy still make many people excited. Especially now, the 32-year-old beauty has taken steps to improve her skin significantly. Of course, Ha Thanh’s long legs also have their own secret to keeping the skin young and beautiful at this age. Once sharing the secret of beauty preservation, Mai Phuong Thuy said she is not too picky in using expensive therapies. Instead, Miss Hau is primarily concerned with her daily routine, from eating, sleeping to skin care. – Healthy diet: Miss Vietnam 2016 often prioritizes the menu with healthy dishes, which are both good for health and skin care, and keep in shape effectively. In addition, she limits grease and fat-causing substances. Besides, every time she wakes up, 8X beauty always keeps the habit of drinking a glass of warm water to feel comfortable and balance the amount of water in her body. – Scientific activities: Every day, Mai Phuong Thuy will start the morning by soaking in the bathtub with clear water. This is an effective way to relax and reduce stress that the queen is applying in a busy life. And at the end of the day, Miss Hau always tries to go to bed on time to improve her health and create conditions for her skin to recover. Mai Phuong Thuy said that although work will make her stressful, she always keeps her mind as relaxed as possible, avoiding stress will make herself less beautiful. – Lotion: Besides the necessary skin care steps, Miss Vietnam 2006 always focuses on moisturizing the skin by applying a mask in moderation. Regular use of masks is a way to provide moisture, regenerate skin, and prevent skin aging. Sheet masks are suitable for busy days, helping to restore skin quickly. – Active exercise: Finally, Mai Phuong Thuy is very active in exercise and sports. She revealed that when there are running tournaments, she herself registers to participate. In addition, Miss Hau also spends time practicing dancing. These sports training methods are not only a way for 8X beauties to stay in shape, but also improve the skin from deep within. Practicing sports is also one of the top secrets to help Miss Hau maintain her shape after many years of coronation.

The team at Kyoto University Japan has created inducible pluripotent stem cells (iPS) that can overcome the immune system’s failure to accept transplanted cells in cell treatments. The research team is headed by lecturer Akitsu Hotta at the iPS Research and Application Center of Kyoto University. The team said they used gene editing to replace proteins on cell surfaces, which can cause the immune system to reject transplanted cells. According to the researchers, through animal testing and other means, they have confirmed that the iPS cells they generate reduce the risk of transplant rejection. IPS cells can be used to create cells that can regenerate any type of tissue in the body. Their method is able to generate 7 types of iPS cells and is applicable to more than 95% of the Japanese population. Previously, researchers at Keio University – Japan submitted a proposal to the Government for a clinical trial using iPS stem cells to treat patients with spinal cord injuries. Each year, about 5,000 people are said to lose the ability to move their limbs due to spinal cord injuries, the disease currently has no effective treatment. IPS cells can be used to create replacement cells for any tissue in the body. The team’s goal is to transplant cells into the patient so that these cells develop into nerve cells that transmit signals from the brain to restore the ability of the patient to move arms and legs. Japanese researchers have also made significant strides in their efforts to seek treatment for Parkinson’s disease (fibrillation paralysis). According to the group of researchers, for the first time in the world they have successfully transplanted iPS stem cells into the patient’s brain. “We did the transplant for the first time. The patient is recovering well now ”. GS. Ryosuke Takahashi at Kyoto University said. They performed this groundbreaking surgery recently, which implanted 2.4 million iPS cells into the brain of a 50-year-old male patient. The purpose of this procedure is to prevent Parkinson’s disease from causing depleted neurons. business. The research team will follow the patient for about 2 years to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of this method. Not stopping there, the above research group has developed iPS into the precursor cells of the reproductive cells. These cells were then cultured for about 3 months, in the same box as the oocytes isolated from the pups. The team claims to have obtained spherical cells with large cell nuclei. After analyzing the shape and characteristics of these cells, the team concluded that these are oocytes, the precursors of oocytes. The team says the work will help develop techniques for making human eggs from induction pluripotent stem cells. They can explain the cause of infertility through research on egg formation. Stem cells can develop into every other type of cell in the body. Breakthroughs … The pioneer in this technology is the laboratory of GS. Shinya Yamanaka at Kyoto University, Japan. In 2006, he published four genes with specially coded transcription factors that help transform from adult cells to multipotential stem cells. Together with Professor John Gurdon, he was awarded the 2012 Nobel Prize in Biomedical Sciences for “discoveries of adult cells that have the ability to be reprogrammed to become multi-potential stem cells”. Previous studies have concerned that reprogramming adult cells into iPS poses major risks, making the method limited in humans. For example, if a virus is used to alter the genotype in a cell, some oncogene expression genes are likely to be activated. However, scientists have announced the invention of a technology that helps to remove cancer-causing genes after multi-potential induction, making the application of iPS in the treatment of human diseases become more feasible. time is over. Currently, iPS cells are opening up a promising research direction in the treatment of genetic diseases in humans such as Down or polycystic kidney disease. In addition, iPS cells from impaired patients, which are not observed in iPS cells from healthy people, also provide additional physiological insights into these diseases. Nguyen Hung ( (Theo japantimes, nature) )

On the 15th, according to Xinhua News Agency

Moon Jae-in wants to sue Japanese nuclear sewage into the sea

The remarks made by the Japanese ambassador face to face are “very rare”

South Korean President Moon Jae-in expressed serious concern to the Japanese ambassador to South Korea on Japan’s decision to discharge nuclear waste water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea on the 14th, and at the same time asked officials to study the issue of “pollution discharge” and submit it to the International Court of Justice.

South Korean Presidential Office spokesman Kang Min-suk said that Moon Jae-in accepted the letter of credential submitted by the new Japanese ambassador to South Korea, Sangsei Koichi, and then told the other party in the conversation that as a country adjacent to Japan, South Korea has decided to make Fukushima No. 1 on the Japanese side. Discharge of nuclear wastewater from nuclear power plants into the sea is “serious concern.” Moon Jae-in asked Xiang Xing Xiao to convey the attitude of the Korean side to the Japanese government.

Kang Min Suk said that the South Korean president made such remarks on this occasion “extremely rare.”

On April 14, South Korean people gathered outside the Japanese Embassy in Seoul to protest against the Japanese government’s discharge of Fukushima nuclear waste water into the sea.Xinhua News Agency

In addition, Kang Minshuo said that Moon Jae-in asked government departments to “actively study” the issue of Japan’s “pollution discharge” to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea at the internal meeting of the Presidential Palace on the same day.

Yonhap News Agency reported that South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on the same day that it is considering taking legal actions against Japan’s practices at the international level and will cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency and related countries to ensure that Japan’s emissions are subject to “acceptable, scientific and objective” verification.

The Japanese government officially decided on the 13th to discharge one million tons of nuclear waste water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the sea, triggering a strong reaction from the South Korean government. The South Korean side believes that the Japanese side made this decision unilaterally without fully consulting and seeking understanding with neighboring South Korea. This behavior poses a threat to the marine environmental security of neighboring countries. The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Xiangxing Xiaoyi on the same day and lodged a solemn protest.

The head of South Korea’s State Affairs Office, Goo Yun-cheol, said in a TV program on the 14th that Japan had chosen the “easiest” approach.

On the 14th, the ruling and opposition parties in South Korea continued to express their strong opposition and condemnation on Japan’s “pollution” decision. Yonhap News Agency reported that the ruling party’s Common Democratic Party convened a meeting to “condemn the Japanese government for not transparently disclosing information or making decisions after verification procedures.”

Some Democratic Party members are dissatisfied with the US government’s response to Japan’s “pollution”. The US State Department issued a statement stating that the Japanese decision was “transparent” and that this approach “appears to comply with globally recognized nuclear safety standards.” Senator Shen Donggen wrote on social media that, as a traditional ally of South Korea, the United States “supports and favors” Japan, which is “very disappointing.” “I doubt if Canada or Mexico decides to discharge nuclear contaminated water from nuclear power plants, will the United States also issue a similar statement of support.”

South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on the same day that the South Korean side had passed through the U.S. Embassy in South Korea and the South Korean Embassy in the United States to express South Korea’s concerns to the U.S. regarding Japan’s decision.

(Original title: Korean people black out Japanese seafood) Source: Beiwan New Vision Comprehensive CCTV Finance Xinhua News Agency Process Editor: TF019

On the 15th, according to Xinhua News Agency

Moon Jae-in wants to sue Japanese nuclear sewage into the sea

The remarks spoken to the Japanese ambassador are “extremely rare”

South Korean President Moon Jae-in expressed serious concern to the Japanese ambassador to South Korea on Japan’s decision to discharge nuclear waste water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea on the 14th, and at the same time asked officials to study the issue of “pollution discharge” and submit it to the International Court of Justice.

South Korean Presidential Office spokesman Kang Min-suk said that Moon Jae-in accepted the letter of credential submitted by the new Japanese ambassador to South Korea, Sangsei Koichi, and then told the other party in the conversation that as a country adjacent to Japan, South Korea has decided to make Fukushima No. Discharge of nuclear wastewater from nuclear power plants into the sea is “serious concern.” Moon Jae-in asked Xiang Xing Xiao to convey the attitude of the Korean side to the Japanese government.

Kang Min Suk said that the South Korean president made such remarks on this occasion “extremely rare.”

On April 14, South Korean people gathered outside the Japanese Embassy in Seoul to protest against the Japanese government’s discharge of Fukushima nuclear waste water into the sea.Xinhua News Agency

In addition, Kang Minshuo said that Moon Jae-in asked government departments to “actively study” the issue of Japan’s “pollution discharge” to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea at the internal meeting of the Presidential Palace on the same day.

Yonhap News Agency reported that South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on the same day that it is considering taking legal actions against Japan’s practices at the international level and will cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency and related countries to ensure that Japan’s emissions are subject to “acceptable, scientific and objective” verification.

The Japanese government officially decided on the 13th to discharge one million tons of nuclear waste water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the sea, triggering a strong reaction from the South Korean government. The South Korean side believes that the Japanese side made this decision unilaterally without fully consulting and seeking understanding with neighboring South Korea. This behavior poses a threat to the marine environmental security of neighboring countries. The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Xiangxing Xiaoyi on the same day and lodged a solemn protest.

The head of South Korea’s State Affairs Office, Goo Yun-cheol, said in a TV program on the 14th that Japan had chosen the “easiest” approach.

On the 14th, the ruling and opposition parties in South Korea continued to express their strong opposition and condemnation on Japan’s “pollution discharge” decision. Yonhap News Agency reported that the ruling party’s Common Democratic Party convened a meeting to “condemn the Japanese government for not transparently disclosing information or making decisions after verification procedures.”

Some Democratic Party members are dissatisfied with the US government’s response to Japan’s “pollution”. The US State Department issued a statement stating that the Japanese decision was “transparent” and that this approach “appears to comply with globally recognized nuclear safety standards.” Senator Shen Donggen wrote on social media that as a traditional ally of South Korea, the United States “supports and favors” Japan, which is “very disappointing.” “I doubt if Canada or Mexico decides to discharge nuclear contaminated water from nuclear power plants, will the United States also issue a similar statement of support.”

The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on the same day that the South Korean side had already passed through the US embassy in South Korea and the South Korean embassy in the United States to express South Korea’s concerns to the US over the Japanese decision.

(Original title: Korean people black out Japanese seafood) Source: Beiwan New Vision Comprehensive CCTV Finance Xinhua News Agency Process Editor: TF019