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Mitsotakis announces 120-instalment repayment plans, up from 72, a crackdown on servicers and fuel subsidies

Four new measures target fuel costs and debts: the diesel subsidy rises to 15 cents and reaches 20 cents with refinery discounts, heating oil will be sold for under €1.75, and debt-management firms face stricter rules and fines

Greek workers and pensioners set for wage and pension boosts after Thessaloniki Fair pledges

The measures raise the minimum wage to 1,000 euros by 2028 and boost public sector pay, though under-65 pensioners and roughly 400,000 higher earners subject to the solidarity levy remain excluded from the new package

Minimum wage increase, reduction in Social Security contributions: What will apply and from when for private-sector employees — See examples

From April 1, 2027, social security contributions for private-sector employees will be reduced by 0.5%

Greek businesses turn to vouchers instead of pay rises to avoid high taxes

Employers and unions have jointly urged the government to raise the tax-free daily meal voucher limit from six to ten euros, as Greece records the OECD's fourth-highest tax wedge for working parents amid rising costs

Everything changing in the Social Security System: Pension increases, end of the personal difference

The changes to the wage system coming in 2026, the digitization of EFKA that will speed up pension awards, and what will apply to employees’ summer leave

France: Controversial social security budget passed by the National Assembly, Le Corneille’s position strengthened

The possibility of a new government crisis in France is significantly removed - The majority of MPs of the parties supporting President Macron voted in favour of the social security bill

Floods 2023: Additional suspension of tax and social security obligations for those affected

Extension of payment deadlines and suspension of tax and social security debt collection for those affected by Storm Daniel

Unemployment benefit for up to 16 months – What the decision provides

The decision for the new unemployment benefit has been signed – Who will receive it first, and what applies to those already receiving benefits

State and social security debts reach 157.3 billion euros in October

Only small debtors put their debts in regulation

Wage increases, pensions, and social security contribution reductions coming, starting at the end of the year

What the monthly benefit will be in the public and private sectors – Forecasts from the 2025 budget

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