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Greek demographic crisis and population decline
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Greece continues to face a severe demographic crisis characterized by rapid aging and declining birth rates. With a median age of 47.2 years as of 2025, the country is the fourth-oldest in the EU. The fertility rate remains critically low at approximately 1.3 children per woman, well below the replacement level of 2.1. This decline has caused acute pressure on the education system; in the last three years, approximately 100 schools have closed as the country lost 21,000 children. For the 2026-2027 school year, the Ministry of Education has planned the abolition of an additional 75 units. In response, the government is developing a multi-faceted support strategy. In September 2026, proposals emerged to increase child allowances by up to 30% and equalize benefits for families with three children with those of larger families. This broader strategy includes tax relief, housing assistance such as low-interest loans and rent subsidies for young parents, and improvements to childcare and healthcare infrastructure. Additionally, the government has considered raising financial support for certain pensioners from 300 to 450 euros. A central component of this response is the ‘Koumparas for the New Generation’ initiative, formally introduced in a new tax bill as via the Individual Investment Account for Minors (AELA). In October 2026, the Ministry of National Economy and Finance released a bill for public consultation regarding the AELA. Scheduled for 2027, the scheme targets infants up to two years old. For every euro deposited, the state will provide a matching contribution up to an initial annual limit of 1,200 euros, which is intended to increase by 10% every five years. Annual contributions per child can reach 10,000 euros. The proposed framework allows for four investment profiles ranging from conservative to dynamic, with capital generally locked until the beneficiary reaches age 18.
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