May 2012, Year IV, n. 5
Hilde Singsaas
Norway. The right place where to retire
Telos: Pensions, retirement age and welfare as a whole are among the major issues that the Monti-led Government will have to face to tackle the close to balance commitment with the EU. During the negotiations, the Norwegian system, together with the Government Pension Fund was often mentioned as a benchmark in efficiency and long term vision. Could you please give us a flavour of what it is all about?
Hilde Singsaas: In 2011 we introduced a new old age pension system which will strengthen the incentives to work. We have created a new model for accumulating pension entitlements, based on lifelong income, combined with flexible retirement from the age of 62, based on actuarial neutrality ... more
Editorial
In times of widespread mistrust, not only the ability of the political class is called into question, but even its usefulness, as well as that of political Institutions in general. A dangerous idea, but above all a deeply wrong one. We reacted to this aberration by hosting the Finance Secretary of State of Norway, Hilde Singsaas ... more
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