Erdoğan gave the signal: 'Pension increase' signal from AKP!

In his speech after the Cabinet Meeting, AKP President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, "In the 2027 budget, we are creating financial opportunities that will improve the situation of our retirees, our crown jewel."

The AKP Group has accelerated its efforts to improve pensions in line with President Erdoğan's statement after the cabinet meeting yesterday. AKP is considering increasing the welfare share or increasing pensions by grading them according to age groups.

FURTHER INCREASES FOR OVER 65 YEARS OF AGE ARE BEING CONSIDERED

AKP officials stated that 65 or 60 can be taken as criteria for age ranges, but a higher welfare share or a linear increase is being considered, especially for those over 65 years of age. Authorities stated that for this purpose, a study will be carried out regionally within the scope of the Income Supplementary Family Support System (GETAD) according to the age and number of premium days of all retirees.

AKP staff pointed out that many retired people under the age of 65 are working, and stated that it is more important to make improvements to those above this age group, and that work on age criteria continues. Officials stated that those who are in working life and those who are not will be separated.

It was stated that the welfare share, or linear increase, will be in addition to the increase in pensions that will be made in January.

“GRADED RETIREMENT” IS NOT ON THE AGENDA

It was stated that a study on gradual retirement is not currently in question. Officials said, "When you impose a burden on the retirement system beyond normal functioning, you have to put the equivalent in the budget. EYT had a burden of 1 trillion 300 billion liras in 2025. These are paid within the budget balance, okay, but when there is another need, when gradual retirement is requested, you cannot do it because there will be serious problems in its sustainability."