A gradual increase in pensions by 2029 is the government’s goal, while the figure that stands out most is that of the rural pension, which is expected to reach 400 thousand old lekë per month. The news was made public by PS deputy Milva Ekonomi on A2 CNN. “The rural pension will go to 400 thousand old lekë per month by 2029”, Ekonomi stated, explaining that the increase will be implemented gradually and will vary depending on the pension category.
During the interview, the deputy also addressed the financial resources that will support this policy, stressing that revenues from social insurance contributions have increased thanks to the fight against informality.
“The fund needed for spending from social insurance, from 60% that it was, has moved to 77% coverage. This is thanks to the fight against informality and better collection of insurance”, she said. Ekonomi also spoke about the monthly bonuses planned for the various pensioner categories, stressing that there will not be an identical increase for everyone.
According to her, the bonus will be:
36 thousand new lekë per month for the full urban pension;
16 thousand new lekë for the partial pension;
2 thousand new lekë for the rural pension;
1,400 new lekë for the family pension.
“There are different pensions. A full-time full urban pension will have its own bonus of 36 thousand new lekë more per month”, Ekonomi stated. The 2029 target remains one of the key promises for raising pensioners’ incomes, while it remains to be seen how the scheme will be implemented and what concrete benefit each category will get.
