Turkish officials spoke to US media, a new formula has been launched for those over the retirement age (EYT)

Speaking to the US media, Turkish officials reported that a new formula has emerged for those who have become an important part of the agenda in Turkey.

Speaking to Bloomberg, one of the leading media organizations in the US, Turkish officials said that President Erdogan is preparing for further moves regarding EYT.

In the news, which was shared with the headline “Erdogan may remove critical election promise to minimize budget spending,” the statement was used: “President Erdogan said senior Turkish officials may reduce early retirement plans for state officials.” and private sector employees due to pressure on the budget.

An unnamed official said that while the retirement age issue, which is a critical election promise in elections scheduled for next year, is expected to affect 1.5 million people in his initial plans, Erdogan is currently considering including far fewer. employees.

The officials also claimed that Erdogan could make a cabinet decision to be made on Monday, while noting that with this move, Erdogan could also strengthen his voter base.

WHAT WILL BE THE NEW PLAN AT EYT?

In Bloomberg news, “The Turkish government is currently considering a plan to cover 60 percent of those who qualify for EYT. While it was claimed that the cost of the original plan could reach TL 250 billion, this figure was claimed to be 3 times the spending of the social security system of approximately 14 million retirees in the country throughout this year until october.

The officials noted that along with the alternative plan, early retirement will cover older workers.