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This article is about the current retirement age in Denmark and its increase next years. The current age is 67 but will rise to 68 in 20230 and to 69 in 2035. Moreover in 2040 people will be working to 70. Fidelity to facts: The article conveys information on the current retirement age and the announced changes approved by state authorities. Parlement of that country adopted the law raising it to 70 in 2040. Timeliness: This article is current, because it was published on May 22-th, this year. Reliability: The article conveys information on the current retirement age and the announced changes, which are also included in other sources. Clarity of expression: This article is understandable during the reading. The ease of reception justifies statements by the experts, government representatives and manual workers for whom the planned changes are difficult. Large-scale events: Partly, this is a large-scale event because due to increase in average life expectancy and reduction of the budget deficit, this problem occurs on a wider scale, not only in Denmark. Proximity of the event location: The main topic of this article is a common situation in other European countries, because increases are also planned in other countries. Significance: This article is important because decisions made by Parliament will have a real impact on the lives of many people. Continuity: The length of the retirement age is an issue that may change many times, so it's hard to indicate any final decisions on this matter. Personalization: This information is the most personalization to people living and working in Denmark and also to Europeans. Tragic elements: The most affected people will be older individuals working in heavy, physical occupations. As can be read in the statements contained in the article. Drama and action: The drama and action in the article include quotes from government officials and ordinary people who will be affected by the changes. This problem may also be the cause of strikes by people. To sum up the article is true because of the subject matter in addresses. It contains references to many people affected by the problem, as well as to the governments adopting the resolutions. Also, the title is not clickbait because it talks about raising the age to the highest in Europe in the future. Is not a current situation but we know from the article that it will be happening in the future.