President Erdogan announces increase in pension
President Erdoğan Increases Civil Servant Salaries, Promises Improvements in Pensions
President Erdoğan recently made an announcement regarding the increase in civil servant salaries in Turkey. He stated that the lowest civil servant salary will be raised to 22,017 TL, with a net increase of 8,077 liras. Additionally, the average civil servant salary will be increased to 25,015 TL. President Erdoğan expressed hope that this regulation, which is one of the highest in history, will be beneficial for all civil servants.
Moreover, President Erdoğan emphasized that the expectations of retirees are not ignored. Despite the challenging circumstances, such as the recent earthquake, the government has fulfilled all the promises made to the public. In particular, the issue of individuals waiting for retirement age, known as EYT, has been resolved.
President Erdoğan also stated that the government had shown sensitivity by increasing the minimum pension to 7,500 TL in recent months. With the inflation rate becoming clear, the new salaries of retirees have also been determined. The necessary instructions have been given to ministers, who will be working on possible improvements in pensions. The Deputy President, Minister of Treasury and Finance, and Minister of Labor and Social Security have already begun their work. President Erdoğan expects to make the necessary announcement regarding pension improvements in the coming weeks.
In light of these developments, there is great interest in the minimum pension and how it will be adjusted following the increase in civil servant salaries. The government’s efforts to address retirees’ needs and expectations are eagerly awaited.
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