Serbian Government Allocates 500 Million Dinars to Alimony Fund: Is It Enough to Protect Children?
Brace yourselves! The Serbian government has decided to allocate 500 million dinars to the Alimony Fund, but is that really enough? Tatjana Macura, the state secretary responsible for coordinating activities in gender equality and economic empowerment of women, announced that the Alimony Fund law was adopted on June 16 this year. But wait, the maximum individual amount that can be paid out right now is only 25 dinars! Yes, you read that right — just 25 dinars!
What is the Alimony Fund?
The Alimony Fund is a state institution designed to help children whose parents fail to pay alimony. The state takes on the obligation to pay the children and then seeks reimbursement from the parents who have not fulfilled their obligations.
Is 500 million dinars enough?
At first glance, 500 million dinars sounds like a lot of money. But when divided among thousands of children in need, and considering the maximum individual payout is only 25 dinars, it’s clear this is just a drop in the ocean. Does the state really want to help, or is this just a formality?
Economy and Gender Equality
Tatjana Macura emphasized that economic empowerment of women is a high priority for Serbia. The “Empower Women” platform gathers over 1,000 female entrepreneurs from Serbia and the region, and women run about 30% of entrepreneurial businesses in Serbia. But how can women be empowered if children don’t have basic protection through alimony?
Monitoring and Adjusting the Fund
The state promised to monitor the fund’s implementation and increase or decrease funds as necessary. But until that happens, children continue to receive symbolic amounts.
Conclusion
500 million dinars for the Alimony Fund is a start, but far from a solution. Children deserve more than 25 dinars in support. Is this just political theater or genuine care for the youngest?
What do you think? Is this enough or has the state failed? Drop your thoughts below and remember — children are our future, not just numbers in a budget!
