The baby bonus is set to change from 1 July 2027, shifting from a one-time payment to a monthly financial support for the first five years of the child’s life.
The news was announced by Prime Minister Edi Rama, who presented the new financial support scheme for Albanian families. Under this scheme, the amount of the benefit will be determined based on the number of children in the family.
The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has announced that the new scheme specifically targets families with low incomes and that the details of the benefit will be determined through the relevant legal framework.
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The baby bonus, with a new monthly support for Albanian families.
From 1 July 2027, for every child born, the following will be paid for 5 years:
5,000 lekë/month for the first child, or 300,000 lekë over 5 years
7,000 lekë/month for the second child, or 420,000 lekë over 5 years
10,000 lekë/month for the third child, or 600,000 lekë over 5 years