14.02.2026 09:41
The MHP submitted a bill to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey that aims to include housewives without income in the social security system and have their insurance premiums paid by the state. The proposal, which concerns 10 million people, also provides for monthly support for mothers and mandates nurseries for workplaces with more than 100 employees.
The Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) has taken action regarding the long-discussed regulation granting retirement rights to housewives. The bill prepared under the leadership of MHP Ordu Deputy Naci Şanlıtürk has been submitted to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey.
CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE STATE
According to the proposal, housewives, numbering around 10 million and having no income, will be included in the social security system, and their insurance premiums will be covered by the state budget. The justification emphasized that strengthening the family structure is possible through the economic and social support of women. It was stated that supporting women's labor within the family with social security is a requirement of the understanding of a social state.
MONTHLY SUPPORT FOR MOTHERS
The proposal also includes a new model under the title "motherhood support." Accordingly, Turkish citizen mothers are planned to receive a monthly payment equal to one-fourth of the net minimum wage for each child until the child turns 18. It was stated that the regulation aims to increase the welfare of children and contribute to the family budget.
OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE NURSERY FOR WORKPLACES WITH 100 EMPLOYEES
The bill also includes regulations related to working life. Accordingly, it will be mandatory to establish a childcare center (nursery) in workplaces with 100 or more employees. The children of working parents in these workplaces will benefit from nursery services free of charge, and the state will cover half of the childcare costs per child.
In workplaces without a nursery, employers will be required to provide childcare support to parents.
The proposal is expected to come to the General Assembly agenda after being discussed in the parliamentary committees.