Slovenian Government Proposes Measures Boosting Voters’ Income

Slovenian government proposes a mandatory tax-free Christmas bonus for employees, as well as loosening tax regime for the self proprietors, the Finance Minister Klemen Bostjancic says at a press conference in Ljubljana.

• Proposed Christmas bonus would amount to at least 50% of minimum wage; aim is to be implemented as soon as this year
• Proposed changes still need to be approved by parliament
• NOTE: 5 employer organizations are against additional burdens to businesses such as the mandatory Christmas bonus, RTVSLO reports
• Regular general elections are expected to be held in April 2026
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