Spain’s right-wing parties voiced sharp criticism of the pension system on the eve of the snap election scheduled for Nov. 29.
- Vox declared the current pension scheme a “zombie” and called for a mixed model combining pay-as-you-go with individual capitalization.
- The Partido Popular warned that the system “does not work and will collapse” if left unchanged.
- Both parties made the remarks without detailed arguments, prompting concern among the 9,537,978 Social Security retirees.
- Subsequent clarifications from the parties were dismissed as rushed and lacking credibility, given their legislative track record on social policy.
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