Social Security

The National Taxi Association (Antaxi) has signed an agreement with CEOE and ATA to request coefficients allowing earlier retirement without pension cuts. It is preparing a similar deal with CC OO and UGT for salaried drivers. The measure aims to recognize the arduous nature of the job and could benefit around 100,000 families.

10 Mwezi wa tatu, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

The National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) published the results of the Social Rights Information System (SIDS) 2016-2024, showing a drop in access to health services from 84.4% to 65.8%, with women disproportionately affected. In the context of International Women's Day 2026, the data reveal persistent gaps in social security, where for every 100 men in formal jobs there are only 68 women. This situation highlights systematic exclusion in informal and care sectors.

Following the fiscal 2026 budget's record ¥39.06 trillion allocation for social security, Japan's government has finalized two key reform measures to curb soaring medical costs, including higher patient copayments and limits on insurance for certain drugs. Officials emphasize the need for clear explanations to secure public understanding.

27 Mwezi wa kumi na mbili, 2025 Imeripotiwa na AI

The Intergenerational Equity Mechanism (MEI) will rise to 0.9% in 2026, an increase of 0.1 points from 2025, to strengthen Spain's pension system. Workers earning over 61,214 euros annually will contribute up to 92 euros per year, while the average will rise by about 5 euros. This surcharge, mostly borne by employers, addresses demographic pressures on pensions.

The French National Assembly adopted on Tuesday evening, by 247 votes to 234, the 2026 social security financing bill after tense debates and compromises with socialists. This vote marks a victory for Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, who avoided using article 49.3 by securing cross-party support. The text includes the suspension of the 2023 pension reform and reduces the deficit to 19.6 billion euros.

8 Mwezi wa kumi na mbili, 2025 Imeripotiwa na AI

The National Assembly is set to vote Tuesday on the social security financing bill (PLFSS) in second reading, a decisive ballot for Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu. If adopted, it could be definitively passed before the holidays; if rejected, a new debate is likely early in 2026. Party positions remain uncertain, with government concessions to ecologists and socialists.