Minister Işıkhan's Announcement Sparked Speculation: A Flat Increase of 15,000 TL for Pensioners.
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Following the statements by Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan regarding "additional improvements" to retirement pensions, activity has intensified in Ankara political circles. It is reported that, in addition to inflation adjustments and welfare shares, a flat increase of between 10,000 and 15,000 TL is planned for retirees in January 2027.
Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan stated that they have taken the necessary steps to improve retirement pensions, adding, "Of course, we know that these are not enough. We are working on a plan that includes additional improvements to the existing legal increases, which is targeted to be effective from January 2027."
While the bill regarding a "welfare share" increase in retirement pensions is expected to be submitted to the Turkish Grand National Assembly after the budget discussions, it is foreseen that the study will be conducted according to age, contributions, and whether the person is employed or not.
Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan stated, "We are aware of the economic conditions experienced by our pensioners and we are resolutely continuing our efforts to improve their welfare. In this context, we are working on a plan that includes improvements in addition to the existing legal increases, which is targeted to be effective from January 2027."
Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan made a presentation to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) Planning and Budget Committee regarding the 2027 budget of his ministry and its affiliated institutions. Stating that they are aware of the economic conditions of pensioners, Işıkhan announced that they are working on new improvements in their pensions. Işıkhan stated that they have prepared a study that includes additional imp…
Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan announced that pensioners will receive an additional increase on top of the legally mandated raises in January 2027. He stated that the new model will take into account income disparities among pensioners. The percentage increase and the criteria for its implementation have not yet been announced. The article "Vedat Işıkhan confirmed; additional increase for pensioners above the legal raise is …
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