In poland there will officially be no pension for the self-employed.... half a year ago they hid a document ready for publication. until investigative journalists leaked it, and then it magically reappeared 24 hours later. and social security contributions have to be paid. For nothing.

https://www.rp.pl/praca-emerytury-i-renty/art41723041-ujawniono-wnioski-z-tajnego-raportu-zus-milionom-polakow-grozi-emerytalne-ubostwo

This is kinda the same boat most of Europe is in now