Lithuanian pension association sues government

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LITHUANIA - The Lithuanian Association of Pension Fund Participants is suing the country's government for reducing contributions to its private pension system.

The association claims the government failed to fulfil the requirements of pension reform legislation, which proposes a 5.5% contribution of gross salary. The initial contribution level was set at ...

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