Economic Policy

Sri Lanka’s Lawmakers Ditch Pensions Amid Economic Collapse—But Will Washington Take Note?

By Patriot News Investigative Desk | February 17, 2026

In a rare move of accountability, Sri Lankan lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to eliminate their own pensions, responding to public outrage after a devastating economic crisis that pushed the country to bankruptcy. What does this say about political responsibility and fiscal discipline in democracies worldwide?

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