Greece to Raise Minimum Wage, But Critics Say It Falls Short

Greece to Raise Minimum Wage, But Critics Say It Falls Short

Greeks and tourists walk in the streets of Monastiraki, Athens. Credit: Greek Reporter Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced today that the minimum wage in Greece will rise to 880 euros beginning April 1, 2025. However, this announcement has sparked controversy and garnered criticism from labor unions and opposition parties, who argue that the increase is insufficient to meet workers’ needs. They contend that the adjustment fails to adequately …

Greece ranks 11th among 22 countries with a minimum wage - How are wages and benefits affected, see examples of what will apply from April 1

The minimum wage in Greece will increase to 880 euros from April 1, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced. Government officials explained that the increase would amount to 6.02 percent, and the minimum daily wage would also rise from 37.07 euros to 39.40 euros. “The main goal is to increase the available income of employees and their purchasing power, support employees, improve living conditions and continue the development of the co…

The increase in the minimum wage to 880 euros from April was announced by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during his presentation to the cabinet.   “The central issue of our meeting today is the approval of the 5th consecutive increase in the minimum wage in our country. It is a decision that will be submitted for approval to the cabinet […]

"The results of our economic policy allow us to proceed with salary increases for employees. The Council of Ministers has already announced the increase in the minimum wage in the private sector from €830 to €880," emphasizes the Minister of National Economy and Finance Kyriakos Pierrakakis in a post and adds "For the first time, this increase positively affects salaries in the public sector. Thus, all employees in the public sector will see a m…

PM announces minimum wage increase to €880

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced an increase in the minimum wage to €880 gross (€740 net), up from €830 gross, effective April 1.