Press releases
2024: PME on course for stability and growth
Assets in 2024 grew by over 5 billion euros, return was 8.7%. The organization also grew temporarily to ensure the quality of the transition to the new pension rules. Pensioners have great confidence in PME and give us an 8.1.
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.