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Croatian pension adjustments and HZMO updates

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In August 2026, the Croatian Pension Insurance Institute (HZMO) announced a 5.40 percent increase in pension values, effective July 1, 2026. The adjustment was calculated using a combination of the average consumer price index and the average gross salary of employees in Croatia. The increase, which includes retroactive payments for July, was scheduled for distribution in September. By September 2026, HZMO also detailed plans for technological investments, allocating approximately 780,000 euros for IT maintenance and WAN network upgrades. While the pension adjustments were implemented, some retirees expressed dissatisfaction on social media, claiming the increases were insufficient to offset the rising cost of living and were merely legal requirements to combat inflation. In early September 2026, the Croatian Party of Pensioners (HSU) highlighted legislative reforms intended to improve retiree living standards. These include a new indexation formula that shifted the ratio from 70:30 to 85:15 as of July 1, 2025, to better align pensions with wage and price increases. The HSU also noted the introduction of a permanent annual pension supplement based on years of service, which saw initial distributions of 217 million euros to over 1.2 million pensioners. Other measures reported include a 10 percent increase in disability pensions, a 3 percent increase for the lowest pensions, and the removal of early retirement penalties for individuals aged 70 and older, effective January 1, 2026.

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