19.02.2025 14:52
Various formulas are being discussed regarding the increase of holiday bonuses for retirees. The date marked for the clarification of these formulas was the Economy Coordination Council (EKK) Meeting scheduled for February 21. However, Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz stated, "The pension increase will not be on the agenda of the EKK. This meeting is focused on regional development."
As the expectations of retirees regarding the holiday bonuses for the year 2025 increase, the last possibilities are becoming clearer considering the increases in previous years and the current economic conditions. After the inflation in January exceeded expectations, the need for an increase in retirement bonuses has also risen. The amounts to be paid during this year's holidays have not yet been clarified, but the date when they will be clarified has also caused confusion.
DATE WHEN BONUSES WILL BE CLARIFIED UNCERTAIN
In a statement last week, Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan mentioned that it is too early to mention a figure at this time, and that evaluations regarding the bonus increase will be made after discussions with the economic team led by the Vice President. Following these remarks, attention turned to the Economic Coordination Council meeting to be held in Giresun on February 21. It was expected that the rate of increase in retirement holiday bonuses would be clarified at this meeting.
LAST STATEMENT CONFUSED PEOPLE
Vice President Yılmaz spoke about the topics that will be on the agenda at the Economic Coordination Council (EKK) Meeting to be held on February 21. In response to a question about whether the increase in retirement bonuses would be discussed at this meeting, Yılmaz stated, "The Economic Coordination Council is not the platform for this situation. It is a matter of general economic policies. This meeting is focused on regional development." With Cevdet Yılmaz's statement, confusion deepened. The date when the rate of increase in retirement bonuses would become clear has once again turned into uncertainty.