SloveniaThe Slovenian information commissioner has refused to disclose the birth years of recipients of 'Borčev' pension supplements, citing privacy concerns. These supplements, managed by the Pension Insurance Institute (ZPIZ), were previously publicly accessible, including birth years, which allowed scrutiny of eligibility criteria. In 2025, 2,655 individuals received these supplements totaling €4.8 million. Critics argue that withholding birth years hinders public oversight, especially regarding historical categories like Borčev supplements. The commissioner claims that names and amounts suffice for transparency, but opponents highlight the importance of demographic data for accountability. While the number of beneficiaries has decreased over recent years, individual payments remain high, exceeding €14,500 annually in some cases. Legal challenges could still overturn this decision.
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