Eight in ten Spaniards reject raising the retirement age to 70 for a larger pension
Ocho de cada diez españoles rechazan subir la edad de jubilación a 70 años para cobrar una pensión mayor
Summary
Eight in ten Spaniards reject raising the retirement age to 70 in exchange for a larger pension, according to a survey by Funcas. The same poll shows that 70% believe paying out pensions will 'soon' become an economic problem. The findings highlight public anxiety over the sustainability of Spain's pension system.
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