Roßbach acknowledged the low birth rate in Germany as a significant signal but reassured that it should not provoke excessive alarm. She noted that there is ample time to address the impending retirement of the baby boomer generation. Advocating for the expansion of occupational pensions, Roßbach stated that demographic changes represent a known challenge rather than an invented threat. The DGB Congress, themed “Stronger with Us,” aims to reaffirm positions in light of upcoming social reforms, with notable attendees including Chancellor Merz and other key ministers. The DGB represents approximately 5.4 million members across eight individual unions.