65.3% of Bulgarian Workers Earn Below Subsistence Level
According to recent data from the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions of Bulgaria (CITUB), the financial strain on Bulgarian households continues to intensify
Croatia has ushered in a new fiscal landscape, as nine tax laws come into effect on January 1, boosting the minimum wage to 830 euros, as reported by Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic. Highlighting the significant financial strides made during his tenure, Plenkovic noted a noteworthy 100% increase in the minimum wage since 2016, emphasizing Croatia's economic growth and improved standards of living.
Plenkovic accentuated the government's achievements in enhancing social benefits, including amplifying allowances for hundreds of thousands and elevating salaries for an additional 35,000 individuals who were previously not covered by such benefits. The tax reform, a centerpiece of the government's agenda, has introduced comprehensive changes, setting a unique precedent in Croatia.
The package of nine tax laws is designed to bolster the economic and social well-being of Croatians, envisaging heightened social aid for the disabled and parents. Speaking on the impact, Plenkovic underlined that these alterations in wage structures are expected to materialize by April, subsequently enhancing the financial landscape for citizens. Additionally, Christmas bonuses have already surged from 232 euros to 300 euros, a tangible indication of evolving financial policies.
The tax reform's subsequent phases are anticipated to deliver on a critical aspiration for Croatians—augmented wages. Plenkovic pointed out the burgeoning prospects, signaling an impending rise in salaries over the next three months, building upon the momentum set by the recent tax reforms enacted in February. Croatia is witnessing a transformative phase aimed at fortifying its economic framework and uplifting its populace.
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