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Slovakia pension reforms face aging, financing and market-v_

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Slovakia’s pension system faces ongoing demographic and structural challenges. While the country maintains a net pension replacement rate of 76.3%, which exceeds the OECD average of 63%, retiree living standards remain lower than in Western European nations like Austria. Demographic pressures persist, with projections indicating the senior population will rise by 52% between 2025 and 2065 while the working-age cohort shrinks by nearly 30%. To address inequities, recent legislative changes have introduced new mechanisms for parental support and pension adjustments. A new parental pension system has been implemented where children can allocate 2% of their paid taxes to each parent. These payments, facilitated by the Social Insurance Agency using Financial Directorate data, are being distributed in phases throughout late 2026. The Social Insurance Agency has ~~now~~ completed a large-scale automatic recalculation of early old-age pensions for individuals with at least 40 years of service. This process, stemming from a 2023 legislative change that reduced the early retirement reduction rate from 0.5% to 0.3% for every 30 days taken before retirement age, affects more than 122,000 beneficiaries. Monthly pensions have increased by an average of 23.50 euros, with the highest individual increase reaching 398.80 euros. Recipients ~~will~~ receive retroactive payments dating back to January 1, ~~2023, via written decisions sent~~ 2023. New legislative debates have emerged regarding social benefits. The Council for Budgetary Responsibility has criticized a parliamentary proposal to raise the minimum pension for citizens aged 90 and older to 856 euros per month, warning it could increase the annual deficit by ~~mail.~~ up to 94 million euros. Additionally, SNS lawmakers have proposed a one-time 500-euro contribution for newly married couples to assist with household establishment costs. Looking ahead, legislative changes scheduled for January 2027 are expected to increase income limits for early retirees working under specific agreements, allowing them to earn more without risking the suspension of benefits. Structural risks remain in the second pension pillar, which manages over €21 billion. By April 30, 2026, the number of savers exceeded 2 million. agreements.

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