The Government of the Republic of Croatia has confirmed an increase in the annual pension supplement from six to seven euros per year of pensionable service. Payment is scheduled for December, and 260 million euros has been allocated in the state budget for this measure.
The average supplement will be around 208 euros, but the final amount received by individual pensioners will depend on their years of pensionable service. Thus, a person with 20 years of service will receive 140 euros, while a pensioner with 40 years of service will be entitled to 280 euros.
Minister of Labour, Pension System, Family and Social Policy Alen Ružić clarified that the calculation and payment will be carried out automatically, without the need to submit special applications. Prime Minister Andrej Plenković emphasised that the Government's goal is to raise the average pension to 800 euros by 2028.
The average net pension in September was around 764 euros, and pensioners with at least 40 years of service received an average of 1,075 euros. Representatives of pensioners' associations believe the increase could have been more generous, with some associations expecting a supplement of ten to twelve euros per year of service.
Alongside the pension measure, the Government has also announced changes in the area of elderly care and the hospitality industry, aiming to strengthen the rights of vulnerable groups and combat unregistered business. In the field of regional development, it highlights investments in municipalities and local projects.
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