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Reform of the bridging pension system – new rights and their economic consequences

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  • Kolek Antoni Jerzy

    (Department of Management, Kozminski University, Poland)

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Subject and purpose of work This research aims to determine the economic consequences of making bridging pensions permanent. We predict that this will increase the number of beneficiaries and the overall cost of the program. Materials and methods The presented study is the result of research in which the author used both quantitative methods (analysis of statistical data) and analysis of legal acts together with analysis of the legislative process. Results The change in the regulations on bridging pensions will improve the situation of people working in difficult conditions, but is associated with a significant increase in budget expenditure and loss of revenue from contributions. Conclusions The expiring nature of bridging pensions was the result of regulations, not case law. Although the change is in line with the recommendations of the ILO and the EC, its removal is more political and short-term in nature, burdened with long-term consequences for the state.

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  • Kolek Antoni Jerzy, 2025. "Reform of the bridging pension system – new rights and their economic consequences," Economic and Regional Studies / Studia Ekonomiczne i Regionalne, Sciendo, vol. 18(1), pages 85-93.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:ecoreg:v:18:y:2025:i:1:p:85-93:n:1008
    DOI: 10.2478/ers-2025-0008
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    Keywords

    bridging pensions; work in special conditions; work of a special nature; arduous work; hazardous work;
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    • H55 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - Social Security and Public Pensions

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