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Resignations of Pensions by Officials Through Fireworks

Published January 13, 2026, 09:26
Resignations of Pensions by Officials Through Fireworks

The Parliament approved legislation allowing state officials to voluntarily renounce their pension after assuming office. The law provides for the publication of the names of those who do not renounce. Following the recent reshuffle, the Minister of Finance has informed the Parliament about the officials who have not renounced their pensions. The article focuses on the lack of public announcements from the new officials regarding the renunciation of their pension, despite the legal obligation. The Minister of Justice has announced the renunciation of his ministerial pension, but the legislation concerns the renunciation of the pension already receivable. The article calls on officials and the Minister of Finance to implement the legislation and avoid communication fireworks.