70% of APE applications rejected

(ANSA) - Rome, October 19 - Pensions and social-security agency INPS has rejected almost 70% of applications for APE early pensions, sources said Thursday.
    Applications may be filed by November 30 and if approved the 'Social APE' pensions - giving a lower rate for retiring earlier - will start to be paid out from May 1.
    photo: INPS chief Tito Boeri