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Greece to Raise Minimum Wage 4.5% Amid Crisis

3/26/2026

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  • Greece will raise its gross monthly minimum wage by 4.5% starting April 1, the sixth rise in four years.
  • Led by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the policy aims to raise living standards amid crisis and energy costs linked to Iran conflict.
  • Since 2022, the government has increased the minimum wage five times and targets 950 euros per month by 2027, with profit margin caps on fuel and subsidies for essential goods.