Sharpening the teeth of EU social fundamental rights? The case of state pension age

Abstract

This article analyzes current EU pension law and policy in light of the case “State Pension Age” (SPA) and considers the implications of this analysis for EU social rights. In examining the applicability of EU pension law, it provides two critical entry point of analysis into the SPA cases: i) Article 21 Charter Fundamental Rights of the European Union, and ii) The Internal Market scenario.