Pensions in Moldova will increase next spring as inflation declines and economic indicators improve, Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu said on the “Good Evening” program on Moldova 1. He stated that pension indexation is estimated at about 6 percent.
“The inflation rate has already fallen below 4 percent, and the indexation of pensions will be around 6 percent. This means we are talking about a real increase in incomes, not just one that covers price hikes,” the prime minister said.
According to Munteanu, pensions will be indexed in April, as usual, and the government will announce the final percentage in due course. Authorities are also considering additional support measures for vulnerable groups.
“We understand that it has not been easy for people in recent years. We have not managed to help everyone equally, but we have focused on the most vulnerable and we will continue to do so. We will also come up with other support measures where possible,” he added.
Munteanu acknowledged that the increase may not meet all expectations but stressed that it marks the beginning of economic stabilization.
“I would have liked us to be able to offer more, but at least now we are talking about a real increase. After two years of very high inflation, we are starting to bring the system back into balance,” the prime minister noted.
He also said that the government is working on revising the salary law in the budgetary sector, with plans to propose adjustments aimed at balancing incomes for public sector employees in the near future.