More Schleswig-Holstein Pensioners Receive Basic Pension Supplement
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- About 47,000 pensioners in Schleswig-Holstein received the basic pension supplement at the end of 2025.
- The number increased 8.8% from the previous year, according to the German Pension Insurance.
- The supplement raised pensions by an average of €110.68 per month, and women accounted for most recipients.
The number of people receiving Germany’s basic pension supplement rose in Schleswig-Holstein last year. About 47,000 pensioners in the northern state received the benefit at the end of 2025, according to the German Pension Insurance.
That represented an increase of 8.8% compared with the previous year. The supplement supports people who worked for many years but earned below-average wages.
On average, the payment increased recipients’ pensions by €110.68 per month. Women received the supplement far more often than men in Schleswig-Holstein. Nearly 38,000 women qualified, compared with just over 9,100 men.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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