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Greece: Economic reforms, pension updates, and social aid

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Greece is advancing extensive economic and social welfare reforms. Legislative proposals for 2026/2027 include a 0.5 percentage point reduction in private sector social security contributions starting April 2027, and a 0% tax rate for three-child families and farmers earning up to €20,000. A sweeping tax-cut package aims to increase disposable income, potentially exempting individuals under 25 earning up to €20,000. Additionally, the minimum wage is scheduled to reach €1,000 by 2028. Social aid remains a central focus. The government has confirmed a €400 one-time, tax-free bonus for approximately 2.3 million pensioners to be distributed by late November 2026. Eligibility is determined by age: a 65-year limit for those receiving old-age or double pensions, and a 60-year limit for widow's/widower's pensions. For 2027, main pensions are projected to increase rise by 2.9% to 3% due to inflation, though inflation. A major reform involves the complete abolition of the ‘personal difference’ (prosopiki diafora) mechanism, which previously offset annual increases; this phase-out includes a 50% reduction starting January 2026, with total elimination by January 2027. While main pensions rise, supplementary pensions for 1.3 million retirees (ETEAEP) are expected to remain frozen due to zero-deficit clauses. Recent benefit cycles include significant massive distributions by e-EFKA and DYPA in late October 2026, totaling over €140 million across €2.5 billion for pensions, unemployment, maternity, and subsidized employment programs. OPEKA has issued emergency A21 child allowance payments to 40,000 beneficiaries following technical delays. maternity benefits. The ‘Market Pass’ food voucher program, providing six-month lump sums to 116,000 households, is DYPA has also slated for late 2026. Other upcoming support includes rent refunds opened applications for 2025 payments and a the 2026 Special Seasonal Allowance for specific professional categories. Public sector sectors, such as tourism and childcare construction. Upcoming support includes a €300 monthly payment to smooth salary differences, new paid leave for single parents, and reforms rent rebates of up to increase nursery capacity €800 (plus child increments) by lowering age transition limits to 2 years. DYPA is also expanding its preschool network with four new centers. late November 2026, and the first ‘Market Pass’ electronic food vouchers, which could reach €1,000 for some beneficiaries, slated for distribution before Christmas 2026.

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