# Greek public sector bonus and tax reform developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-public-sector-bonus-dispute
> Updated: 2026-08-25T10:21:46.000Z. Sources: 55. Developments: 4.

Following the Greek Council of State (StE) ruling that rejected the judicial reinstatement of 13th and 14th month salaries for public sector employees, the government has continued to evaluate fiscal reforms to address compensation and tax systems.

Officials are considering two scenarios for the gradual restoration of the 13th salary for public employees: a three-year phased return to be completed by 2030, or an initial payment of between 400 and 500 euros starting in 2027. For retirees, the government is looking into expanding and potentially increasing the annual 300-euro bonus scheduled for November, subject to specific income and asset criteria.

In response to these developments, the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) has submitted an amendment to the Greek Parliament seeking the full reinstatement of 13th and 14th month salaries and pensions. The KKE argues that these bonuses were abolished during the memorandum period under claims of fiscal resilience and criticizes recent Council of State and EU decisions. Concurrently, the ADEDY labor union has criticized the DAKE faction, alleging leadership has failed to effectively advocate for the reinstatement of these salaries or sufficiently challenge government fiscal arguments.

Regarding taxation, the government plans to reform the presumptive taxation system for self-employed professionals. This model includes a ‘consistency bonus’ for taxpayers who strictly adhere to insurance and tax obligations. By leveraging digital records, myDATA, and POS transaction data, the reform aims to reduce the tax burden for compliant individuals while utilizing the system to combat tax evasion, with implementation potentially slated for 2027.

## Claims

- The amendment seeks the reinstatement of the 13th and 14th month salaries and pensions. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The KKE claims these benefits were abolished during the memorandum period under the argument of fiscal resilience. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The KKE cites a recent Council of State decision and EU legislation as reasons for the rejection of salary reinstatement demands. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: KKE submits amendment to restore public sector 13th and 14th month salaries

The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) has filed a parliamentary amendment to restore 13th and 14th month salaries and pensions for public sector workers and retirees.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kke-submits-amendment-to-restore-public-sector-13th-and-14th-month-salaries

### 2026-08-25: Greece plans fiscal reforms for 13th salary and tax systems

The Greek government is planning fiscal reforms for 2027, including the gradual restoration of the 13th salary for public employees and a new tax consistency bonus for self-employed professionals.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-plans-fiscal-reforms-for-13th-salary-and-tax-systems

### 2026-08-21: Council of State rejects reinstatement of 13th and 14th month salaries for Greek public employees

The Greek Council of State has definitively rejected judicial claims to reinstate the 13th and 14th month salaries for public sector employees, leaving any future restoration to legislative initiative.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-public-sector-workers-protest-council-of-state-ruling-on-bonuses

### 2026-08-19: Council of State rejects reinstatement of public sector bonuses in Greece

The Greek Council of State has ruled that the non-reinstatement of 13th and 14th month salaries and holiday bonuses for public employees is constitutional and compliant with EU law.

40 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/council-of-state-rules-against-reinstating-public-sector-allowances

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