All over the world, people hand their work to the next generation at a certain age. We ask the people who lead countries to do the same. Not out of distrust of older people, but out of respect for renewal.
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Anyone who has reached the statutory retirement age of their own country, and at the latest 67, does not start a new term in one of the highest offices.
It applies worldwide, in every country and under every regime, starting with heads of state, heads of government and ministers. A term already under way may be completed. Ordinary citizens remain free to keep working.
Calculated on 2026-10-10 from the sourced profiles on the countries page. Bars run from 0 to 90 years.
A nurse, a builder or a teacher hands over their work. Those who decide over millions of lives often stay until the very end.
Decisions on climate, debt and pensions mostly affect generations who will bear the consequences themselves.
Those who never leave make no room for new ideas, new people and new energy.
As adviser, mentor or ambassador. Passing the baton is an act of leadership, not a defeat.
Passing the baton is an act of leadership, not a defeat.From the manifesto
For every country we record who holds the highest offices, their age and the country's statutory retirement age, each with its source.
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