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Editorial: El Mundo

  • 63.7% of Spanish citizens between the ages of 18 and 29 do not expect to receive a pension once they retire.
  • Pessimism persists among 30 to 44-year-olds, with 52.5% also doubting they will receive a pension.
  • More than half of the youth under 29 either live with their parents or rent, doubting their ability to buy a house.
  • The Spanish economy cannot afford the pessimism of a generation crucial for guaranteeing growth.
  • The pension system is in danger due to the aging population and the increase in pension spending.
  • Pension reforms have increased the burden on the new generations.
  • The general increase in pensions is a short-term tactic that penalizes the youth.

Conclusion: The lack of trust in the pension system and the economic strain on Spain's youth threaten the country's growth.