'Pension has to increase 63% to match minimum wage'

'Pension has to increase 63% to match minimum wage'

Matching the pension to a full-time workers wage would be a 63% increase, says minister.

Espreso dealt with issues related to the increase in the minimum wage and pension payments, as well as whether the indexation of the increase in pension payments will take place in 2025.A revision and increase of pension payments in 2025 is not planned, except for indexation in March. Increases in payments can also be expected by those who turn 70, 75 and 80 within a year. They will receive an age allowance. Pensioners who have reached the age o…