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Greece approves 20,870 public sector jobs for 2027
The Greek Council of Ministers has approved a recruitment plan for the public sector for the year 2027, authorizing a total of 20,870 permanent staff and seconded personnel positions. The plan was presented by Interior Minister Thodoris Livanios and Deputy Interior Minister Vivi Charalampogianni.
Government priorities for these hires focus on several key sectors. The health sector will see an increase of 4,650 positions, including 1,515 medical staff and 135 nursing and other personnel. National Defense will receive 1,489 positions for training schools and 1,000 other roles, including a new allocation of 102 teaching and research staff positions.
Other significant allocations include 1,050 positions for citizen protection (including police trainees and officers), 930 positions for the Fire Service to address climate crisis needs, and 1,300 positions for the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. Additionally, the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) will be strengthened with 1,000 new hires, and the judicial system will be bolstered with 95 judicial officers and 420 judicial employees for the Council of State.
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Greece · Greek Council of Ministers · Ministry of Interior · Thodoris Livanios · Vivi Charalampogianni
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) will receive 1,000 new positions. www.naftemporiki.gr · www.zougla.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport will receive 1,300 new positions. www.naftemporiki.gr · www.zougla.gr
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Greek Council of Ministers approved the 2027 public sector recruitment plan. www.thenewspaper.gr · www.aftodioikisi.gr · athina984.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.zougla.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Council of State will be strengthened with 420 judicial employees. www.naftemporiki.gr · www.zougla.gr
- [● 5 SOURCES] A total of 20,870 permanent staff and seconded personnel positions were approved for 2027. www.thenewspaper.gr · www.aftodioikisi.gr · athina984.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.zougla.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Fire Service will receive 330 positions for training schools and 600 for general duties. www.naftemporiki.gr · www.zougla.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The health sector will receive 4,650 new positions. athina984.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.zougla.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] National Defense will see 1,489 positions in training schools and 1,000 other positions. athina984.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.zougla.gr