Florian Dorn named deputy chair of Germany’s new pensions commission
The federal government is set to form a 13-member pensions commission by the end of the year. The group will include two co-chairs and three deputy chairs, with appointments reflecting ongoing debates over reform. One key nomination has already emerged from the CSU’s ranks. Florian Dorn, a 39-year-old economist and financial researcher, is expected to take on the role of deputy chair. A member of the Bundestag since 2025, he represents the Görlitz district for the AfD but was originally elected under the CSU’s Young Union (JU) wing. His selection follows internal party tensions over pension policy and a push to include younger lawmakers in decision-making. Dorn’s nomination as deputy chair marks a step toward finalising the commission’s leadership. The group is due to begin work before 2025 ends, with its recommendations likely to influence upcoming pension debates. His background in economics and policy research will be central to the discussions ahead.
