CHP Questions Government on Unfulfilled 'Retirement for Housewives' Promise

The main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) has sharply criticized the ruling AK Party government for its failure to implement the promised "retirement for housewives" regulation, a key pledge from the "Family Protection Shield Program." Three years after its announcement, the regulation remains stalled, drawing strong condemnation from CHP lawmaker Veli Ağbaba, who filed a parliamentary question demanding answers from Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan.

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Ağbaba highlighted the significant impact of the economic crisis and high inflation on women, noting that the lowest voluntary insurance premium now exceeds 10,000 Turkish Lira. He pointed out that the promise to cover one-third of these premiums by the state has yet to materialize, leaving millions of women in a state of uncertainty and financial hardship. The lack of a clear application calendar and the absence of the regulation from the parliamentary agenda are particularly concerning, especially given the government's focus on other initiatives.

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From our perspective at Cumhuriyet, this delay is not just a bureaucratic oversight but a failure to address the pressing needs of women who are crucial to the social and economic fabric of our nation. While the government speaks of family values, its inaction on this vital social security measure speaks volumes. We demand transparency regarding the financing of this regulation, the criteria for eligibility, and the specific resources allocated from the Family and Youth Fund. Millions of women deserve clarity and concrete action, not empty promises. The government must explain why this crucial regulation, which could provide a safety net for countless housewives, remains indefinitely postponed.

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