The Albanian government reforms the pension system. It aims to make it sustainable and provide citizens with decent pensions.

Finance Minister Petrit Malaj told the Economy, Employment, and Finance Committee today that the government collaborates with international experts. They will present concrete proposals early next year.

“Demographics challenge Albania and other countries. Pension systems need support and restructuring everywhere. Last year, the government assessed the current system. Experts evaluate its sustainability. I expect concrete proposals early next year to reorganize the system and guarantee decent pensions,” Malaj said.

He added that the Ministry of Economy and Innovation and the international experts continue allocating funds to raise current pensions.

“The government will spend 1.7 billion euros on this initiative by 2030,” Malaj said.

The committee also debated the 2026 year-end bonus. The opposition noted that the draft budget does not include funds.

Malaj explained that the government will set the bonus in September next year, based on economic performance.

“The government will assess the 2026 year-end bonus in September. It will consider the economy’s performance in the first nine months. We used this approach in previous years. For now, the draft budget does not include it,” he said.

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