The proposal to create a tripartite committee to analyze the situation of the CSS and determine the real need to raise the retirement age has been presented in the Plenary of the Assembly. This committee would be composed of representatives from the Government, employers, and workers, with the aim of comprehensively addressing the challenges faced by the Social Security Fund in Panama.
According to one of the deputy proponents of the initiative, the creation of this tripartite committee would allow for a more detailed analysis of the viability of raising the retirement age, considering not only financial aspects but also the impact this would have on workers and the social security system in general.
In this regard, it is emphasized that it is essential to carefully evaluate any changes to the retirement age, as this can have significant repercussions for the active population and future pensioners. The tripartite committee is presented as a space for dialogue and negotiation that seeks to ensure an informed and equitable discussion on this highly relevant issue for the country.
In the words of the proposing deputy, "It is necessary to have a technical and agreed analysis that allows for sound decisions regarding reforms to the CSS, always considering the well-being of workers and the sustainability of the social security system in the long term."
