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Greek workplace safety enforcement

Overview

In late July 2026, the Greek government issued a joint ministerial decision that introduced a new, formula‑based fine system for occupational health and safety violations. Penalties are scaled by the size of the employer, the seriousness of the breach and the hazard category, with higher fines for medium‑ and high‑severity offenses such as serious injuries or unlicensed asbestos work. The regime also targets repeat offenders and administrative shortcomings.

A week later, Labour Inspection reported that the new regime was already being applied. During the first half of 2026, 41,486 inspections uncovered 8,690 breaches and generated €25.6 million in fines, up from €21.9 million the previous year. Notably, 1,695 violations involved the Digital Work Card system, resulting in €7.22 million of the penalties. The data show a rise in enforcement activity and an expanding focus on digital compliance tools, underscoring the government’s tightening oversight of workplace safety and employment regulations.

Entities

Greek government · Greek Labour Inspection · Digital Work Card · EFKA

Timeline

  1. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Greek Labour Inspection imposes €25.6 million fines over Digital Work Card violations

    Greek Labour Inspection conducted 41,486 checks in H1 2026, finding 8,690 breaches and levying €25.6 million in fines, led by €7.22 million for Digital Work Card violations and €6.7 million for undeclared work.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Greek government introduces new workplace safety fine system

    Greece's new law sets fines for workplace safety breaches based on firm size, violation seriousness and hazard level, aiming for proportionate penalties and stricter enforcement.

Sources

agropres.cat · flash.gr