The Danes set an example for timorous American politicians who refuse to reform unaffordable entitlements
WSJ editorial. Excerpts:
"Copenhagen raised its retirement age last week to 70 for Danes born in 1971 or later." (from 67)
"The typical longevity of retirees in developed economies long ago surpassed the estimates that were baked into government retirement programs when those entitlements were created."
[this was] "was pushed through parliament by a center-left government"
"Even France raised its retirement to 64 from 62 under a reform pushed through by President Emmanuel Macron."
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