ZAGREB, Aug 29 (Hina) - Proposed measures in the social sphere, included in a draft social policy for this and next year will be included in the agenda of the government's session on Thursday. The government outlined the social policy
measures, in line with which 600-700 million kuna could be saved by the end of this year, to the public late last week. This week the government presented the draft measures to social partners and political groups, who are expected to voice their opinion. The government's measures aim at reducing social entitlements, which include the cancellation of disability benefits for veterans with less than 50% disability, as well as maternity bonuses for unemployed mothers. Government officials said some of the proposals were open to amendments. The government will also discuss information on price movements in the past seven months, submitted by the Economy Ministry, and a proposed
ZAGREB, Aug 29 (Hina) - Proposed measures in the social sphere,
included in a draft social policy for this and next year will be
included in the agenda of the government's session on Thursday.
The government outlined the social policy measures, in line with
which 600-700 million kuna could be saved by the end of this year, to
the public late last week. This week the government presented the
draft measures to social partners and political groups, who are
expected to voice their opinion.
The government's measures aim at reducing social entitlements,
which include the cancellation of disability benefits for veterans
with less than 50% disability, as well as maternity bonuses for
unemployed mothers.
Government officials said some of the proposals were open to
amendments.
The government will also discuss information on price movements in
the past seven months, submitted by the Economy Ministry, and a
proposed conclusion on recommending that Croatian Telekom change
the amount of the subscription fee.
(hina) it sb