WILLEMSTAD - In a recent press release, the PAR faction in Parliament has acknowledged the information shared by the Government of Curaçao concerning the proposed solution for the ENNIA matter. The current stance of the government indicates a shift from the initial plan to "liquidate" ENNIA for 750 million guilders towards a long-term investment of approximately 1.7 billion guilders in the company over the next 50 years. This investment is expected to be financed, in part, by selling 30% of the country's gold reserve and utilizing the direct national budget.
The PAR faction emphasizes the need for a balanced approach, especially considering the substantial impact on the community and the national budget in the coming decades. A paramount concern for PAR is to ensure a guarantee for the 30,000 ENNIA pensioners to receive 100% of their pensions, making it a central focus in the ongoing discussions.
In addition to this, the faction emphasizes the importance of a realistic and executable proposal, avoiding a mere postponement of the issue for future governments to address.
The upcoming public meeting will see the PAR faction playing a critical role, aiming to gather comprehensive information from the Government to assess whether the proposed scenario aligns with the aforementioned priorities.
The parliamentary evaluation, including an examination of the main agreements, actuarial calculations, and other relevant aspects, will be crucial in determining the long-term viability of the proposed solution and securing parliamentary support.
The PAR faction assures the country that it stands ready to support a solution that genuinely safeguards the interests of ENNIA pensioners and contributes to the stability of the nation.