VMRO-DPMNE asserts that salaries and pensions have increased significantly under their governance, contrasting this with what they describe as economic stagnation and neglect during SDSM’s seven years in power. The party issued a statement highlighting specific achievements and criticizing the previous administration’s economic policies.
According to VMRO-DPMNE, pensions have seen a substantial increase for all pensioners within the first ten months of their rule.
The party also emphasizes a landmark agreement that secured salary increases for public health employees, including doctors, nurses, and technical staff, with plans for further raises aiming for a 50% increase by the end of their term.
Moreover, employees in the education sector have reportedly received salary increases, with a projected 46% increase by the end of the current mandate. The security sector has also benefited, with approximately 12,000 employees receiving a 10% salary increase. The minimum wage was also raised according to the law.
VMRO-DPMNE claims to have halted the economic decline they attribute to SDSM and are now focused on revitalizing the economy through investments in capital projects and foreign direct investments, which they state reached a historic high in 2024.
Measures such as limiting profit margins and freezing prices have been implemented to reduce product prices. A law requiring markets to publicly display product prices online, modeled after a successful measure in countries like Israel, has also been enacted. VMRO-DPMNE maintains that these initiatives contribute to improving the standard of living for citizens.