The draft amendment to Serbia's Pension and Disability Insurance Law includes several important changes affecting farmers. The proposed changes aim to clarify who qualifies as an insured farmer, particularly linking the category to those running family farms who pay income tax or VAT. Farmers would be able to temporarily lose their insurance status due to objective reasons such as illness, family absence, or natural disasters, which are often beyond their control. Additionally, farmers who occasionally take on other jobs would not automatically lose their insurance status just because they work seasonally or part-time. Finally, certain categories of farmers could qualify for pensions without needing to formally stop their agricultural activities, provided they meet specific conditions.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about proposed legal amendments without overtly favoring any political side. It focuses on clarifying legal terms and provisions related to farmers' insurance and pension rights, using neutral language and providing context for the changes. There is no clear,





