The PM's deputy has approved in principle an early-retirement scheme for civil servants: ages 50+ or 25+ years of service, and ages 40–49 with 10+ years, with lump sums capped at 12 times pay. Hiring freezes on vacated posts will tighten. A permit-facilitation law takes effect 4 January 2027, which should cut repeated document requests and steps for businesses. Details and criteria are still being drafted, so no action is needed yet. If your business deals with licences or permits, start checking which forms and documents you currently re-submit.
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