Labour Minister Giorgos Katrougalos considers new proposals for the bill on social security reform regarding the self-employed and scientists following the intense social reaction emerged due to the new bill.

Mr. Katrougalos examines the following scenarios:

–  For 12,000-20,000 euros income, contributions will correspond to 15% of their net income instead of 20% that the initial bill provides

– For 20,000 – 30,000 or 35,000 euros income, contributions will increase by 30% compared to what applies today

– For higher incomes, Labour Minister considers setting contributions scales