Vučić promises pay and pension increases for public sector workers

In Serbia, President Aleksandar Vučić announced an increase in public sector salaries and pensions. Starting December 1, 2026, salaries will rise by eight percent, with initial payments for pensioners and vulnerable citizens beginning on September 14, 2026. An additional payment of six thousand dinars will be distributed to all groups from September 22, 2026, as part of a broader strategy to support citizens ahead of the upcoming elections.