Lithuania: social priorities of the new government

Ms. Vilija Blinkeviciute, who has for the third time been appointed to a position of Minister of Social Security and Labour, says that newly elected Lithuanian government is not planning any revolutions in social sphere, but despite that, promises citizens more money in the purse. (Ref. 06806)
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Social priorities. “I want to assure everybody, that we will raise average pension up to 650 litas (188 euros) and minimal wage up to 800 litas (232 euros). This will take a lot of efforts in discussions with employers and trade unions, but we have no choice: if personal income does not raise, people will continue leaving the country”, declared Ms. Blinkeviciute in the national daily “Kauno diena”. At the moment average pension in Lithuania is 516 litas (150 euros) and minimal wage 600 litas (1

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