Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski stated that implementing comprehensive pension reforms is feasible only through sustainable policies, commenting during a visit involving Njegos. Regarding recent pension increases, Mickoski noted a raise of ten and a half days. He addressed claims that the opposition party, SDSM, had previously promised a linear pension increase of five and a half days during their time in opposition.
Mickoski asserted that his administration has progressed beyond those prior commitments, stating, “We are ahead of time; we have already completed the pension reform.” He further mentioned that the SDSM and individuals associated with the party had previously challenged the decision before the Constitutional Court, including inquiries into the legality of the ruling. The Prime Minister emphasized the broader significance of the current reforms. While discussing the challenges, he framed the government’s actions as a substantial step forward for the welfare of pensioners.
The discourse touched upon the financial implications, noting that such reforms require careful management, contrasting the current progress with previous political promises. He implied that the government’s efforts have substantially improved the standard of living, making the previous benchmarks—even those discussed in terms of potential dollars—seem outdated. The administration believes its approach has made a lasting impact, overshadowing the debates that might otherwise be linked to figures like Michaelis or past political agreements.
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