The political party We Can has proposed changes to the pension calculation for active military personnel and veterans in Croatia, while the ruling party, HDZ, criticizes it as divisive and simplistic.
The Croatian political party Možemo has put forward a proposal aimed at changing the pension calculations for active military personnel, police officers, and authorized officials classified as veterans. This initiative is presented as an effort to rectify injustices in the existing law governing pension rights for this group. According to Možemo's spokesperson, Damir Bakić, this is part of ongoing efforts to address the inequalities faced by veterans who continued to work after the war and are now transitioning to a regular pension.
The ruling party, HDZ, has immediately responded to Možemo's proposal, labeling it as cheap populism that fosters division among veterans. HDZ asserts that the proposals from Možemo are piecemeal and discriminatory, arguing that the government has established comprehensive care for the veteran population. By framing the debate in these terms, HDZ seeks to position itself as the responsible party managing veterans' issues, while also questioning the motives behind Možemo's new approach.
This political clash underscores a broader discussion in Croatian society regarding the treatment and benefits of veterans, a significant demographic in the country. The outcome of this proposal may have implications not only for veterans' pensions but for the political landscape as well, as it highlights the differing approaches of two significant parties in addressing the issue of veterans' rights and welfare in Croatia.
