Clarifications on Pension Increases from the Ministry of Social Affairs
The Ministry of Social Affairs provided clarifications on Tuesday regarding circulating information about potential generalized increases in retirement pensions. Minister of Social Affairs, Issam Lahmar, stated that any revision of pensions must be part of a balanced framework accompanied by structural reforms aimed at ensuring the financial sustainability of social security funds.
Key Points
- The authorities are working to ensure a minimum acceptable income for retirees in a context marked by rising living costs.
- The minister confirmed that weekly meetings are held between the ministry and social security funds to secure the regular payment of pensions without delays.
- Regarding the future of the system, Lahmar indicated that raising the retirement age to 65 is one of the options being considered to support the balance of social security funds while ensuring the continuity of pension payments.
Recent Developments
The recent developments particularly concern private sector retirees, where a progressive revision of pensions is scheduled as part of the revaluation mechanisms already adopted. These adjustments are accompanied by a tax relief provided for in the draft finance law, allowing for a net improvement in the income of the concerned retirees.
Future Decisions
The ministry emphasized that no exceptional or generalized increase has been announced at this stage, and all future decisions will be officially communicated after consultation with social partners and social security funds.
