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Greece raises minimum wage, cuts taxes, OKs 13-hour shifts

5/1/2026

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Collective wage agreements cover fewer than 20% of Greek workers, far below the EU-required 80% level.
The government recorded 51 work-related deaths in 2023, while unions estimate more than 150.
The government raised the minimum wage to €920, will lift it to €950 next year, and cut tax brackets by two points.
Legislation permitting 13-hour workdays raises safety concerns for migrant workers in construction, agriculture and tourism.

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Story summary

Collective wage agreements cover fewer than 20% of Greek workers, far below the EU-required 80% level.
The government recorded 51 work-related deaths in 2023, while unions estimate more than 150.
The government raised the minimum wage to €920, will lift it to €950 next year, and cut tax brackets by two points.
Legislation permitting 13-hour workdays raises safety concerns for migrant workers in construction, agriculture and tourism.