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Asked where the reforms sought by employers are the minister stressed that the government has implemented and will implement reforms. He recalled that the pandemic had slowed down the implementation of certain reforms expressing confidence that the government would implement them by the end of its term. Aladrovic said it was difficult to assess whether rising prices would push citizens even further into poverty. What is good is that salaries are rising he said adding that pensions are also rising. The average retiree will receive about 60 kuna more per month and the minister explained that this is almost a billion kuna annually for the budget. When asked if it is fair that the average pension increases by around 60 kuna and by members of parliament by 230 kuna. Aladrovic said that harmonization is taking place in accordance with the legislative framework. Aware of the inadequacy of certain types of pensions we have decided on a new way of calculating family pensions that are the least adequate and we will do so in the next step. The lowest pensions have been increased by more than 20 percent. I am sure that movements within the pension system will also prevent poverty he said. On aid the Minister announced that aid for entrepreneurs will remain only for those who are most vulnerable adding that he sees no reason to continue to stimulate individual employers due to the easing of measures. We remain organizers of sporting events cultural events event industries travel agencies so relatively small segments of our society but those who are most exposed. If there are economic disruptions again which we hope will not we are still ready to help those who that disruption happens the minister said. Aladrovic called for vaccination as the best way to preserve health and the economy. About the Labor Law Asked about the Labor Law the Minister reminded which two things are changing. The ratio of fixed-term and indefinite contracts. We want to reduce the number of fixed-term contracts and allow those who want to work more to work more he said. Incident in MeimurjeThe Minister was also questioned about the social policy towards the Roma minority in Meimurje. I cannot identify this latest tragedy in Meimurje with a part of the department I lead he said adding that the ministries are actively working with minorities in special programs and in Meimurje they are especially focused on the Roma minority. I do not see a way to connect such an incident with all social policies or the policies of other ministries. We are working continuously but that does not mean that we can absolutely come to a situation where there are no such incidents. We can reduce them Aladrovic concluded.
