Bosnia and Herzegovina: Pension increases and steelworks worker support

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Bosnia and Herzegovina faces significant economic and energy shifts. In the Federation of BiH, pensions will be increased by 3.82 percent, effective from July 1, 2026. These adjusted amounts, including retroactive differences for July, are scheduled for disbursement on Friday, September 4, 2026.

In the industrial sector, the bankruptcy of Nova Željezara Zenica has left 1,100 workers unemployed. Federal Minister Vedran Lakić has proposed a three-part emergency package to support these workers, which includes active job placement assistance, employer subsidies for hiring former staff, and material support combined with requalification programs.

Energy stability remains a concern. Hydroelectric production is highly sensitive to rainfall, with annual economic fluctuations estimated at 210 million euros. Additionally, electricity production in the Federation has seen a decline, and rising costs for pellets, gas, and electricity are impacting the domestic economy.

Entities

Elektroprivreda BiH · Federacija Bosne i Hercegovine · Federal Institute of Statistics · Federal Pension and Disability Insurance Center · Federal Pension and Disability Insurance Institute · Federalni zavod za mirovinsko i invalidsko osiguranje · Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina · Haso Halilović · Koncern EPBiH · Nermin Nikšić · Nova Željezara Zenica · Podveležje Wind Farm

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[DISPUTED] August pensions will be paid on Friday, September 4, 2026. rama-prozor.info · vareskivijestnik.ba · www.vrisak.info · rtv-hb.com · tuzlainfo.ba · +2 more
[DISPUTED] Pensions in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina will be increased by 3.82 percent. rama-prozor.info · vareskivijestnik.ba · www.vrisak.info · rtv-hb.com · tuzlainfo.ba · +2 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The pension increase of 3.82 percent applies starting from July 1, 2026. rama-prozor.info · vareskivijestnik.ba · www.vrisak.info · rtv-hb.com · tuzlainfo.ba · +2 more
[● 3 SOURCES] The second measure involves providing subsidies to employers who hire former Zenica steelworkers. www.biznis.ba · www.biznisinfo.ba · face.ba
[● 3 SOURCES] Federal Minister Vedran Lakić proposed a three-measure package to assist workers of Nova Željezara Zenica. www.biznis.ba · www.biznisinfo.ba · face.ba
[○ 1 SOURCE] Hydrological conditions can cause an economic impact of approximately 210 million euros annually for hydroelectric plants in Bosnia and Herzegovina. business-magazine.ba
[● 2 SOURCES] The third measure includes material support and requalification for workers. www.biznis.ba · www.biznisinfo.ba
[● 3 SOURCES] The proposed measures for Zenica steelworkers include active job placement assistance. www.biznis.ba · www.biznisinfo.ba · face.ba