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The package of bills on pension reform developed by the Ukrainian government and voted by the country's Parliament in the first reading early July should be finally endorsed in September, thereby it will allow launching as soon as possible the process of pension modernization for 9 million recipients, Groysman told reporters during a Wednesday visit to Kherson region, the government press service reports.
Volodymyr Groysman stressed that the pension reform proposed by the government is aimed to reinstate the principle of fairness toward all working people who "have been expecting changes for decades."
Read alsoPM Groysman highlights pension reform basics"Yesterday (August 15) I was in Dnipro, where I met with pensioners, and I was told that retirees await pension reform and getting decent social payments. People cannot wait any longer," the head of government said, adding that the pension system proposed by the Cabinet of Ministers was a pioneer decision.
He has emphasized that there are many amendments to the said bills that could undermine the system developed by the government and hinder the efforts made by the Cabinet. In a separate statement, the head of government stressed that it was of critical importance to ensure Parliament's support.
Read alsoUkraine Cabinet seeks to reconsider state budget in autumn"In September, we have to finalize the decisions. We pledge readiness to raise pensions," the prime minister asserted.