politics
March 23, 2026
Changes to the Law for Mothers in Serbia
From changing the date of pension harmonization and payment of special bonuses, to new age limits for women and special service for mothers.
TL;DR
- Pension harmonization date shifted, leading to earlier payment of increased pensions starting in January.
- Mothers of three or more children receive a special two-year service, boosting their pension calculation by approximately 10%.
- The special service for mothers does not reduce the retirement age; it requires 15 years of effective service to activate.
- The law does not differentiate for mothers with more than three children or for adoptive mothers.
- Special service for mothers of one or two children (six months and one year, respectively) will come into effect on January 1, 2032.
- Women's retirement age will gradually increase from 64 in 2026 to 65 by 2032, matching the age for men.
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