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Concerns Over Potential Pension Reductions Amid Retirement Reform Discussions

August 11, 2026

Negotiations regarding pension reform have intensified within the government, with reports suggesting that some pensions might be reduced to fund lower ones. This proposal, previously rejected by the President, is coming back to the forefront. Social partners are reacting strongly, urging that such a bill should not be submitted. There are also questions about who qualifies as 'high pensioners'. The government seems to be looking for a formula that would affect only future retirees.