The general salary increase has been withdrawn, and experts from the Ministry of Finance protested the decision.

The general salary increase has been withdrawn, and experts from the Ministry of Finance protested the decision.

10.12.2025 15:20

The proposal to withdraw the flat salary increase of 30,000 lira suggested for public sector managers and expert personnel has drawn the reaction of experts from the Ministry of Finance. A large group of employees gathered in the ministry's courtyard to stage a silent protest.

The proposal regarding salary adjustments for high-level public officials was accepted in the Planning and Budget Commission of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey.

THE REGULATION COVERED 30 THOUSAND PEOPLE

The regulation covered approximately 30 thousand people, including general managers, heads of institutions, inspectors, auditors, ambassadors, as well as experts from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other ministries.

WITHDRAWN DUE TO LACK OF CONSENSUS IN THE ASSEMBLY

However, the proposal for a flat increase of 30 thousand lira for high-level bureaucrats was withdrawn due to the lack of consensus in the Assembly.

"SILENT PROTEST" IN THE MINISTRY GARDEN

The recent development drew the reaction of experts from the Ministry of Finance, while a large group of employees staged a silent protest in the ministry garden today. Those moments were captured on camera second by second.

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