Switzerland recognizes the pensions of Albanians, the parliament passes the agreement on social security, approval is also expected from Italy

The Swiss Parliament approved today with 129 votes in favor and 52 against the agreement on Social Security with Albania. About 3 thousand Albanians living in Switzerland benefit from this agreement. The same agreement is expected to be approved soon by Italy. Through a post on Facebook, Prime Minister Edi Rama thanked the Swiss government, the Swiss parliamentarians and the joint technical teams. He also stated that at the EU summit held in Tirana on December 6, Prime Minister Meloni promised that the agreement on the recognition of pensions in Italy would be signed. "Thank you to the Swiss Government, the Swiss parliamentarians and undoubtedly the joint technical teams, who worked tirelessly for this long-awaited agreement for Albanians who work and contribute in Switzerland. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni promised me yesterday in Tirana that the long-awaited agreement with Italy will be voted on in the Italian parliament very soon," wrote Rama. In the framework of the agreements on Social Security, Albania completed the technical negotiation of the pension agreements with Italy in August. The agreement on the recognition of years of work comes to the aid of 500,000 Albanians who live and work in Italy. What does the agreement with Switzerland envisage? The new bilateral agreement formalizes social security relations between Switzerland and Albania. It covers insurance for the third age, as well as for survivors and invalids, and complies with international standards for the coordination of social security systems. The agreement ensures that Swiss and Albanian citizens receive equal treatment in terms of social security rights, facilitates access to these benefits and allows pensions to be paid abroad. It also lays the groundwork for bilateral cooperation to combat social security fraud and abuse. Finally, the agreement facilitates the mobility of Swiss and Albanian citizens and protects them against double social security contributions. The agreement will enter into force as soon as it is approved by the parliaments of both countries. the agreement facilitates the mobility of Swiss and Albanian citizens and protects them against double social security contributions. The agreement will enter into force as soon as it is approved by the parliaments of both countries. the agreement facilitates the mobility of Swiss and Albanian citizens and protects them against double social security contributions. The agreement will enter into force as soon as it is approved by the parliaments of both countries.