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Assistance measures connected with pandemic remain in place until 30 June

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After the lifting of the extraordinary epidemic situation, the measures of support to citizens and employers will be extended until mid-2022, the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy has announced.

This means that the so-called Covid-supplements for all pensioners, amounting to EUR 30 a month, will be paid out until the end of June, 2022. The 60/40 measure is also being extended, under current conditions, as support for safeguarding jobs.  



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