Pension reform might take in early April

The Ukrainian government is counting on Parliament's adoption of pension reform in early April. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Social Policy Tihipko. He noted that on March 16-17, the Verkhovna Rada will consider a draft law on pension reform in the first reading, as early as next month, he will be considered as a whole. "If in the beginning of April we will be able to adopt the draft in the second reading in April ... and we should seriously start the analysis of the legislation, which is and that we should take approximately six months in order to take full account of all the mistakes of other countries" - Tigipko said. The politician added that the government would not withdraw the bill from Parliament: "I think that we will not withdraw their option." We recall that on 16 February in Parliament held hearings on pension reform. As we know, the government proposes to increase the retirement age for women from 55 to 60 years to abolish the indexing spetspensy, as well as limit the maximum amount of pension 10 minimum. Ministry of Industry