The Greek government is set to unveil a significant increase in the minimum wage today, Wednesday, March 26, 2025, during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
The announcement, expected at 4:00 p.m., will outline changes set to take effect from April 1, impacting hundreds of thousands of workers across the country.
The decision follows a morning visit by Mitsotakis to the Ministry of Migration and Asylum at 10:30 a.m., signaling a busy day for the Greek leader. The Cabinet meeting later in the afternoon will finalise the details of the wage hike, which is poised to affect more than 575,000 private-sector employees, public servants, and recipients of various state benefits, including marriage, maternity, and unemployment allowances. For the first time, the minimum wage increase will also extend to public-sector workers, marking a historic expansion of this policy. Indirectly, the measure is expected to influence the average wage as well.
Starting in 2028, adjustments to the minimum wage will be automated using a mathematical formula based on inflation and productivity rates, ensuring regular updates without the possibility of reductions.
Broader Reforms on the Table
In addition to the wage discussions, the Cabinet will address the evaluation of public services, a topic Mitsotakis highlighted after his visit to the Ministry of Interior on Monday, March 24. Ministers Theodoris Livanios (Interior) and Dimitris Papastergiou (Digital Governance) are expected to propose the implementation of a legislative framework for assessing public-sector performance, including evaluations of public services by citizens.
A Milestone for Greek Workers
This minimum wage hike represents a landmark moment for Greece, as it bridges protections between the private and public sectors. With the changes set to roll out next week, the government aims to bolster economic stability and improve living standards for a wide range of workers and beneficiaries.
(Source: To Vima)
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