The Prime Minister is continuing his goal of trying to get higher wages in the country which are still among the lowest in the European Union although they have gone up 24% during his tenure. In his weekly social media update he said that the country now ranks 16th among EU member states in terms of income although, according to critics, an economic recovery hasn’t brought enough higher-paying positions. He said his aim is for incomes to further converge with European income levels. He noted that for 2025, a growth rate of 2.3% is foreseen, and 2.2% for 2026 – figures significantly above the Eurozone average.
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