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North Macedonia public sector pay and pension system updates

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The VMRO-DPMNE-led government in North Macedonia continues to implement salary and pension increases across various sectors. In the public sector, recent agreements with unions UPOZ and SADO aim to improve pay for administrative staff. Education workers have seen a 20% salary increase, with primary and secondary school employees on track for raises between 46% and 60% within one mandate, and university professors receiving a 14% increase. In healthcare, an annex to the collective agreement raised salaries by 4,815 denars net, with nurses expected to reach total raises of 50% by the end of the mandate. Concerns regarding the stability of the pension and disability insurance fund have intensified. The Fiscal Council has warned that without intervention, the deficit could reach 6.3 percent of GDP by 2030 and peak at 6.6 percent between 2035 and 2037. To address this, the Council has proposed increasing the contribution rate to 20% and limiting indexation to inflation. Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has responded by assuring citizens that the pension system remains secure, stating there are currently no plans to increase the retirement age. He has also mentioned the possibility of nationalizing second-pillar assets, a move criticized by the Association of Pension Fund Management Companies, which argues these assets are Companies. Political tension has emerged as the personal, inheritable property of SDSM opposition, led by Venko Filipče, criticized the insured. Despite sustainability debates, net assets government’s economic results and warned of the three private pension companies reached approximately 3.5 a 1 billion euros at euro pension fund deficit. In response, VMRO-DPMNE defended the end of September, a 1.3 percent monthly increase. administration, claiming average salaries and pensions have grown faster under their leadership than under previous administrations. Regarding economic stability, the cost of living, September 2026 inflation remained unchanged monthly, with an annual cost of living increase of 2.7%. Minister of Economy and Labor Besar Durmishi noted While the 0% monthly inflation reflects efforts minimum wage is projected to maintain price stability. reach 26,046 denars by 2026, union data suggests a four-person household requires significantly more to cover basic needs and rent.

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  1. 2026-10-24 09:46 UTC North Macedonia public sector pay and pension system updates
  2. 2026-10-15 23:37 UTC North Macedonia public sector pay and pension system updates
  3. 2026-10-08 06:13 UTC North Macedonia public sector and pension increases
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