30.05.2026 10:30
It was claimed that the economic administration of the AK Party evaluated social support packages for low-income individuals together with the election calendar. Following the increase in dissatisfaction among retirees and minimum wage earners in recent polls, a comprehensive income adjustment is planned for the last quarter of the year. Accordingly, to "win over" retirees, who have been distant since the last local elections, it is suggested that the option to raise the minimum pension to 36,000 TL is on the table.
In recent public opinion surveys, as the economic dissatisfaction of fixed and low-income groups has become visible, the AK Party headquarters is reshaping its economic and political strategies. Comprehensive steps are being considered to meet the expectations of retirees and minimum wage earners in particular...
"36 THOUSAND TL" SCENARIO FOR RETIREMENT PENSION
According to the most striking scenario discussed in party circles, a radical and comprehensive income regulation for retirees is planned for the last quarter of the year. To alleviate the financial hardship of struggling groups, it is claimed that raising the minimum retirement pension to 36 thousand TL is on the table. The resulting political atmosphere and voter perception following the regulation will be closely monitored.
"WINNING OVER" RETIREES STRATEGY
Party sources acknowledge that retirees' resentment and distant attitude toward the government has persisted since the last local elections. Staff members state that the economic strain on fixed-income groups directly affects political preferences, and they agree that steps must be taken to reverse this situation. The planned social support packages aim to provide relief for low-income individuals and regain lost voter support.
EYES ON JUNE 5
Meanwhile, the Turkish Statistical Institute will announce the inflation data for May on Friday, June 5 at 10:00 AM. This will reveal the five-month inflation rate to be considered for the salary increases of retirees and civil servants.
Considering the data for January, February, March, and April, a 14.64% increase for SSK and Bağ-Kur retirees has already been finalized. The exact raise rate will be determined after the May and June data.
EXPECTED RAISE RATE 18.58%
According to expectations in the Central Bank's Market Participants Survey, inflation is projected to be 1.89% in May and 1.52% in June. If these estimates are realized, the six-month inflation rate will be 18.58%. The raise that SSK and Bağ-Kur retirees will receive in July will be calculated based on this rate.