06.01.2026 11:15
The Felicity Party submitted a bill to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey that proposes raising the lowest pension to the level of the minimum wage. The General Chairman of the Felicity Party, Mahmut Arıkan, emphasized that the proposal is a matter of social justice and said, "Mr. Erdoğan, it is your turn to take action."
The bill submitted to the Presidency of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) by the General Chairman of the Felicity Party, Mahmut Arıkan, includes a provision to raise the lowest pension to the level of the minimum wage in order to ensure that retirees achieve humane living conditions.
"IT'S YOUR TURN TO STEP UP"
Mahmut Arıkan announced his evaluations regarding the bill through a video message shared on his social media account. Highlighting the economic difficulties faced by retirees, Arıkan emphasized that the proposal is a matter of social justice and called on President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Arıkan stated, "Mr. Erdoğan, it's your turn to step up."
"A 12% RAISE IS A BETRAYAL OF THE FUTURE"
In his statement, Arıkan criticized the raise given to retirees, saying, "In a country where inflation is claimed to be 30%, giving our retirees a 12% raise is an insult to the past of this country and a betrayal of its future." Arıkan argued that the responsibility for economic problems lies with the government and expressed that they, as the Felicity Party, have submitted a proposal to the Parliament to raise the lowest pension to the level of the minimum wage.
A SIGNATURE CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN LAUNCHED
The Felicity Party has launched a signature campaign to support the bill. Arıkan invited citizens to participate in the campaign, announcing that signatures can be submitted through the address emekli.saadet.org.tr.
HOW MUCH IS THE LOWEST PENSION NOW?
The lowest pension is currently set at 16,881 lira. If the 12.20% raise applied to the salaries of SSK and Bağ-Kur members is included, it is expected that the lowest pension, which is anticipated to be applied in 2026, will rise to 18,940 lira.
WHO RECEIVES THE LOWEST PENSION?
Those who have paid the lowest insurance premiums and those who have not completed the required number of premium days for full retirement but have partially retired receive the lowest pension.