politics

March 16, 2026

Pašić (SSP): The government wants to limit the number of those who would gain parent-caregiver status

People's Representative of the Party of Freedom and Justice (SSP) Tatjana Pašić stated today that the government wants to limit the number of parents who would gain parent-caregiver status as much as possible.

Pašić (SSP): The government wants to limit the number of those who would gain parent-caregiver status

TL;DR

  • The government wants to limit the number of parents who can obtain parent-caregiver status.
  • Proposed conditions include removing legal capacity for children over 18 and restricting the status to unemployed parents.
  • These conditions are seen as unconstitutional and contrary to international conventions.
  • The government's budget is criticized for being a 'bottomless pit' for corrupt projects but lacking funds for families caring for children with disabilities.
  • The proposed law change is seen as an attempt to reduce the number of eligible parents.
  • The parent-caregiver status should be lifelong and not dependent on employment.
  • The opposition calls for the law to be adopted without delay.

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