ZUS President: We are not ready to discuss raising the retirement age

The head of Poland's Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) has indicated that the organization is not prepared to engage in discussions about increasing the retirement age. Liwiusz Laska, president of ZUS, emphasized that the institution's mandate is to inform citizens about the financial implications of their choices, rather than to steer political discourse.

Laska clarified that ZUS's function is to provide clear information on how extending one's working life impacts the amount of their future pension. This focus on providing data-driven insights aims to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their retirement planning.

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The role of ZUS is not to conduct political debate, but to show citizens the consequences of their decisions.

By highlighting the direct correlation between longer working years and pension benefits, ZUS seeks to illustrate the consequences of various retirement scenarios. The institution maintains that its role is educational and informational, leaving the political debate on retirement age policies to other bodies.

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We can clearly indicate how extending working life affects the amount of future pension.