4th session of the Council for Demographic Revitalization of the Republic of Croatia

Croatian Demography, Family, Youth and Social Policy Minister Nada Murganic said on Tuesday that measures of the population policy pursued by the current government could lead to a turnaround in the negative demographic trends, and in this context she underscored the importance of economic growth and job creation, coupled with rising salaries.

Murganic held a news conference to present the conclusions of the fourth meeting of the Council for the Demographic Revitalisation of Croatia.

She spoke about amendments to legislation on child allowance which are to take effect on 1 July. One of the changes is to raise the means test for those entitled to child allowances from the current HRK 1,663 to HRK 2,328.

In addition, capacities of nurseries and pre-school facilities will be increased and 67.5 million kuna will be set aside for that purpose.

Vacancies will be soon advertised for nursery staff so as to enable two-shift work in such facilities, and 300 million kuna from EU funds will be available for the purpose of balancing private and professional life.

Murganic is confident that those measures, coupled with economic growth and development, can result in higher birth rates.

Text: Hina

News | Andrej Plenković