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Greece Approves Controversial 13-Hour Workdays Amid Protests

10/17/2025

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Greece's parliament approved a controversial labor law allowing 13-hour workdays under specific conditions, triggering protests that disrupted services.
The measure keeps a 40-hour week, caps overtime at 150 hours annually, and allows up to 37 extended days.
Supporters, including the ruling New Democracy party (ND), say the reform modernizes labor laws and adds flexibility.
Critics, including unions and opposition parties, call it a "legislative monstrosity" that could lead to exploitation.

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Greece's parliament approved a controversial labor law allowing 13-hour workdays under specific conditions, triggering protests that disrupted services.
The measure keeps a 40-hour week, caps overtime at 150 hours annually, and allows up to 37 extended days.
Supporters, including the ruling New Democracy party (ND), say the reform modernizes labor laws and adds flexibility.
Critics, including unions and opposition parties, call it a "legislative monstrosity" that could lead to exploitation.