The report is a result of more than 40 interviews with industry experts, as well as detailed desk research in 13 different languages. This report collates, presents and summarises an array of information about the pension systems of 14 EU Member States, to provide the FSUG and others with consistent information that can be used in the policy debate. Furthermore, it identifies areas where information is currently restricted and explores possible analytical frameworks for assessing important topics where data is limited. Overall, the aim of the report is to support the debate by helping to improve the clarity of understanding about how private pension systems work in Europe today.