Nevertheless, the Greek government again dismissed the prospect of another hike in retirement age

A series of contentious bills on labor, public media, defense, and migration will test the government’s agenda ahead of December’s budget vote

With this planned adjustment, total social security contributions will have fallen by 5.9% since 2019, bringing the rate down to 35.66%—closer to the European Union average.

The minister noted that unemployment has dropped to 9% and announced the launch of a new platform, Job Match, aimed at connecting job seekers with positions in the tourism sector.

The Commission’s report noted that growth is being driven by robust private consumption and a wave of EU-funded investment.

"We want to make wage employment more attractive by giving employers the opportunity to offer the best possible salaries," Minister Domna Michailidou told Athens chamber board members