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President Says Increasing Pensions is the Government’s Main Goal

Published February 25, 2026, 09:22
President Says Increasing Pensions is the Government’s Main Goal

The President of the Republic received delegations from the SEK, PEO, and DEOK trade unions, where issues of labor and social policy were discussed. The President assured the trade union representatives that the Government treats workers as partners and recognizes their contribution to the country's development. The main topic of discussion was pension reform, which the Government considers a priority for 2026. The goal of the reform is to increase pensions, especially for low-income pensioners, and to find sustainable solutions for the pension system. The President pledged that the Government is ready to consider the four issues raised by the trade unions and that it will work with them to implement the necessary changes. The discussion took place in a positive atmosphere, with mutual recognition of the importance of dialogue in solving challenges. The Government intends to complete the procedures for pension reform by 2026, including approval by the House of Representatives. This reform is considered important, as it is the first major intervention in the pension system since 1980.