Government wants to increase state pensions for former presidents

The government wants to push for a significant increase in state pensions for former presidents starting from January, 2025, Czech Television reported. Under the present legislation, ex-presidents  receive a monthly pension of CZK 50,000, and an additional CZK 50,000 to cover expenses for an office or assistant. Labour and Social Affairs Minister Marian Jurečka proposes that the presidential pension be increased to CZK 100 000 per month. The lower house of Parliament is to vote on the proposal in the coming weeks.