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Greece announces major pension and social security reforms for 2027
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced a series of social security and pension reforms scheduled for implementation in 2027. These measures, presented at the Thessaloniki International Fair, aim to address long-standing issues following a decade of austerity-driven cuts.
Key reforms include the abolition of the 'personal difference' compensation for approximately 671,586 retirees, effective January 1, 2027. This change will allow annual increases to be fully integrated into pension payments. Additionally, the Retiree Solidarity Contribution (EAS) will be restructured into a progressive model, where the contribution is only applied to the portion of a pension that exceeds 1,468 euros.
To provide immediate relief, the government plans to distribute a 400-euro financial boost to 2.2 million retirees in November 2026. Looking toward 2027, pensions are projected to increase by between 2.6% and 2.8% based on economic growth and inflation metrics.
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Government of Greece · Greece · Independent Authority for Public Revenue · Kyriakos Mitsotakis · Niki Keramei · Thessaloniki International Fair
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Income tax for the first 20,000 euros of annual agricultural income will be zeroed out. www.gargalianoionline.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tax rates for individuals with annual incomes above 10,000 euros will decrease by 2 to 20 percentage points. www.lesvospen.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced several fiscal reforms at the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair. www.lesvospen.gr · e-thessalia.gr · www.gargalianoionline.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Agricultural diesel prices are expected to decrease by 0.41 euros per liter starting this November. www.gargalianoionline.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Self-employed individuals with three children will receive a tax-free income threshold of 20,000 euros. www.gargalianoionline.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The tax-free threshold for employees with three children will increase from 14,364 to 25,364 euros starting January 1, 2027. www.gargalianoionline.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tax-free income thresholds for farmers without dependents will rise from 8,633 to 22,204 euros. www.gargalianoionline.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Retiree Solidarity Contribution (EAS) will be reformed to a progressive model applied only to the portion of pensions exceeding 1,468 euros. e-thessalia.gr · www.tastv.gr · tharos.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The abolition of the personal difference compensation will take effect on January 1, 2027. www.tastv.gr · tharos.gr · e-thessalia.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A financial boost of 400 euros will be paid in November 2026 to 2.2 million retirees. tharos.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Greek government is preparing four insurance interventions for 2027. www.tastv.gr · tharos.gr · e-thessalia.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Pensions are expected to increase by 2.6% to 2.8% in 2027. www.tastv.gr · e-thessalia.gr