President Milorad Dodik stated that Republika Srpska is stable, committed to peace, stability, the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the provisions of the Dayton Agreement. He reiterated that Srpska has neither gone bankrupt nor collapsed and emphasized that it has fulfilled all its obligations.
Once again this year, the budget allocates millions for pensions, salaries, social benefits, and veterans’ allowances.
Republika Srpska remains stable, Dodik stressed, and this is his response to those who anticipate its downfall, instability, and public dissatisfaction. Regular payments of salaries, pensions, and all social obligations continue as planned.
“Today, we are stable; we have not gone bankrupt or collapsed. We have fulfilled all our obligations. We plan to increase pensions, salaries, social benefits, and veterans’ allowances this year, and we will fulfill these commitments despite the difficult circumstances because it is our responsibility,” Dodik emphasized.
The minimum wage for employees with secondary and higher education qualifications in Srpska has increased by up to 400 marks.
Budget beneficiaries can expect salary increases, and additional funds have been allocated for veterans.
“At the last meeting with President Dodik, significant progress was made in several areas of veteran and disability protection. This includes employment for children of fallen soldiers, increases in disability benefits, both personal and military, and higher veterans’ allowances,” said Daniel Egić, Minister of Labor and Veterans’ Affairs of Srpska.
In addition to regular budget allocations, an additional seven million marks will be directed from the President’s budget for veterans’ organization activities.
“With this increase, the veterans’ budget may reach approximately 450 million KM. Of that amount, 230 million KM is allocated for veterans’ allowances, while the rest covers disability benefits, family allowances, health care expenses, orthopedic aids, financial aid for individuals over 65, and other forms of assistance—there are about 10 to 15 different rights available,” stated Radan Ostojić, President of the Veterans’ Organization of Republika Srpska.
Anđelko Nosović, President of the Association of Camp Detainees of Republika Srpska, acknowledged that over the past 30 years, the state has invested significant resources into supporting the veteran population.
The goal of the institutions is clear—to improve the status of veterans, their families, and members of organizations originating from the Defense and Homeland War.
A new Law on Veterans is also being drafted, and both veterans and government officials agree that a thorough review of this sector is necessary.
Source: RTRS
