Acting Minister of Finance Hekuran Murati has provided details on the increased maternity benefits for new mothers in Kosovo, confirming that the decision to raise these payments will come into effect this month.
Murati outlined the new benefit structure, highlighting the significant financial support for families:
- For Unemployed Mothers:
- Maternity allowance: €1,955.4 (€325.9 per month for 6 months).
- Child allowance: €240 (€20 per month for 12 months).
- Total in the first year per child: €2,195.4.
- For Employed Mothers:
- In addition to 6 months of paid maternity leave at 70% of their salary, they will also receive from the Government:
- Maternity allowance: €977.7 (€325.9 per month for 3 months).
- Maternity leave payment supplement: €958.5 (€319.5 per month for 3 months).
- Child allowance: €240 (€20 per month for 12 months).
- Total in the first year per child: €2,176.2.
Murati emphasized that these measures are part of the government’s commitment to supporting families.
