Turkey: Phased Retirement Remains Unclear Amid Worker Demand

Following the EYT (early retirement) regulation, millions of Turkish workers are looking to the Grand National Assembly for updates on phased retirement. However, there is currently no new study or official announcement concerning this matter.

Phased retirement is a system that allows insured workers to retire partially once they reach a certain age and number of premium days. The specific conditions for phased retirement vary based on the type of insurance and its start date.

Workers who began their insurance policies after September 8, 1999, and were thus ineligible for the EYT regulation, are now voicing their demands for phased retirement. They are seeking more flexible age requirements, specifically requesting the removal of the 58-60 age limit.

While official legislative proposals have been discussed, no concrete decision has yet been implemented regarding phased retirement. Updates will be provided as soon as any official statements are made.