Press releases
A strong foundation helps PME weather a turbulent start to 2025
PME closed 2024 with a funding ratio of 113.0%. It had risen to 116.4% by the end of March 2025. This was a strong foundation that helped PME weather a relatively turbulent start to 2025.
Collectivity and solidarity will disappear and members will feel it in their wallets
The pension referendum of NSC and BBB has a negative impact on the collectivity and solidarity of our pension system. Its impact will cost participants and pensioners money, now and in the future.
2024: A dynamic year for PME
PME pension fund has had a dynamic year. In 2024, the fund achieved an annual return of 8.7% and its assets increased by EUR 5.3 billion to EUR 59.9 billion. The fund also supported its social partners by creating a new pension scheme.
Definitive calculation figures for 2025
The definitive calculation figures for 2025 are known: no change to the contribution and pension accrual; increase in the offset and maximum pensionable salary under the basic scheme.
Annual statement and breakdown available in January
You will receive your first pension payment of 2025 in January. We will also send you the 2024 annual statement and a payment specification.