LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, Sept 19 (NNN-STA) – The Slovenian parliament, approved a pension reform late yesterday, that will gradually raise the statutory retirement age from 65 to 67, by 2035, in a move aimed at ensuring the sustainability of the country’s pension system.
Under the new law, individuals with 40 years of employment will still be able to retire early, but not before the age of 62, compared with the current threshold of 60.
“The number of employees per retired person is declining due to longer life expectancy and lower birth rates, which is why we must act to extend working life,” Labour Minister, Luka Mesec, told lawmakers, ahead of the vote.
The reform was adopted with 49 votes in favour and one against.
The centre-left government of Prime Minister, Robert Golob, has prioritised key reforms ahead of the regular parliamentary election, scheduled for March or April next year.– NNN-STA
