# Greek healthcare professional legislative disputes > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-healthcare-professional-legislative-disputes > Updated: 2026-10-29T16:55:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Professional associations for psychologists and nurses in Greece have expressed opposition to new legislation affecting their professional status and representation. On October 25, 2026, the Panhellenic Association of Hospital Psychologists and Psychologists of Public Health Structures (PANSYNOPSY) and the Panhellenic Trade Union Federation of Nursing Personnel (PASONOP) condemned their exclusion from parliamentary hearings regarding a bill to establish a legal framework for the psychology profession. PANSYNOPSY described the exclusion as an “institutional assault,” while Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis stated the bill targets those working outside of hospitals. Some members of Parliament criticized the bill, suggesting it might promote the commodification of mental health services. By October 29, 2026, nursing staff within the National Health System (ESY) protested the passed legislation. While the bill introduces new specialty categories for nursing roles, PASONOP argued that the provisions fail to create an independent professional framework or provide labor protections comparable to those held by physicians. These disputes occur alongside reported personnel shortages and declining enrollment in nursing education. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-29: Greek nurses protest new legislation regarding professional status Greek nurses are rejecting a new law, arguing it fails to create an autonomous professional sector for ESY staff despite recent legislative changes. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-nurses-protest-new-legislation-regarding-professional-status ### 2026-10-25: Greek psychologists and nurses protest exclusion from mental health bill hearing Greek psychologists and nurses have criticized their exclusion from parliamentary hearings on a new mental health bill, calling it a lack of institutional representation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-psychologists-and-nurses-protest-exclusion-from-mental-health-bill-hearing --- Cite as: Greek healthcare professional legislative disputes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/greek-healthcare-professional-legislative-disputes