Serbia's Minimum Wage: A Promise Unfulfilled?

Serbia's Minimum Wage Debate: Promises and Realities On June 10, 2025, RTS's "OKO" program aired a segment discussing Serbia's minimum wage. The interview highlighted concerns about the minimum wage's impact on low-income citizens. The interviewee questioned whether the government's promises to increase the minimum wage and its effectiveness in alleviating poverty have been met. Specific data and historical context were referenced. One interviewee stated, "We've checked the data, and while the minimum wage increased in February and March, it still doesn't fully cover the basic needs of the poorest." The discussion underscores the ongoing debate surrounding economic policies and their impact on the most vulnerable members of Serbian society. Further investigation into the effectiveness of the minimum wage increase is needed to fully understand its consequences.