Serbia’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Siniša Mali announced that the Ministry of Finance is actively working on a new set of economic measures aimed at improving citizens’ quality of life. These measures are intended to complement ongoing policies that increase wages, pensions, and the minimum salary in real terms to help citizens cope with inflation.
Technical-level talks with unions and employers have begun regarding the minimum wage increase from January 2026. The minimum salary will rise by 9.4% on October 1, 2025, from 53,592 dinars (€450) to 58,630 dinars (€500), with a target of €650 by the end of 2027. Mali emphasized that these steps aim to ensure a better and higher-quality standard of living while maintaining national stability.
Regarding international exposure, Mali highlighted that the Serbian pavilion at Expo Osaka has already been visited by 700,000 people, surpassing initial six-month projections. The pavilion showcases Serbia’s potential to visitors and investors, particularly from Japan, the world’s third-largest economy and a leader in technology, robotics, automotive, electronics, and medical research. Mali stressed the benefits of attracting Japanese companies to Serbia, including technological advancement, environmental improvements, and better infrastructure.
He also noted the strong, friendly relations between Serbia and Japan, with Japan confirmed to participate in Expo Belgrade 2027, where Serbia will host a specialized exhibition with 119 countries already confirmed.
