Entrepreneurs protest in front of the FBiH Government building over minimum wage decision

(Patria) - Entrepreneurs have announced major protests in Sarajevo today in front of the FBiH Government building, following its decision to increase the minimum wage for 2025 from 619 KM to 1,000 KM.

These are entrepreneurs who organized themselves into the Viber group "Entrepreneurs of the Federation", which has over 8,000 members.

In that group, they have repeatedly pointed out what they call the long-term harmful consequences that this decision to increase the minimum wage will have on economic and business growth in FBiH, and generally in the country.

As they further stated, they consider the increase in the minimum wage a direct blow to the economy of FBiH and a benefit to the other BiH entity, emphasizing that this decision followed the ban on smoking in public places and the non-working Sunday.

The protests will be held today symbolically starting at 11:55 AM, as entrepreneurs emphasize that it is five to twelve for them and they can no longer wait.

A session of the Economic and Social Council will be held today in the FBiH Government building, where the Government is expected to present a set of measures to alleviate the burden on the economy.