The goal of the pension reform is to provide higher pensions, greater support for those receiving the lowest pensions, and a Social Security Fund that is strong and sustainable for future generations, said Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letympiotis.
During a briefing for media representatives on Thursday at the Presidential Palace, the Spokesperson said that discussions continued today in the Labor Advisory Council, which is now moving on to the substantive aspects of the government’s proposal, including issues concerning low-income pensioners and the actuarial adjustment. He noted that today also marks the start of the Minister of Labor and Social Security’s series of meetings with the parliamentary parties.
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“The goal of the reform is clear: higher pensions, greater support for those receiving the lowest pensions, and a Social Security Fund that is strong and sustainable for future generations. Pension reform is the next essential step in a broader reform plan to boost disposable income and ensure a fairer distribution of the benefits of our country’s economic progress our country,” he said.
“We designed, presented, and implemented the tax reform,” said Mr. Letympiotis, “through which thousands of workers, families, and citizens through a reduced tax burden and higher disposable income. “We are aware, however, that some retirees do not have income levels that allow them to benefit to the same extent from the tax relief measures and the new model,” he added.
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The pension reform, he explained, is intended to complement this effort, delivering the benefits more directly to those who need them most, through pension increases and special support for low-income pensioners.
“More than 4 out of 10 retirees—a total of 51,664 of our fellow citizens—are expected to receive an increase of more than 100 euros per month once the reform is fully implemented. Particular emphasis is placed on the lowest pensions. For retirees who currently receive up to 600 euros, substantial relief is planned, with an increase effective as soon as the reform takes effect.”
“Behind these numbers,” he continued, lies the essence of the reform: to provide greater support to those who need it most and to ensure a fairer retirement income after a lifetime of work.
“The reform, however, is not limited solely to the amount of pensions. It seeks to address injustices and distortions that have arisen over the decades and to better respond to the current realities of work and family life, with provisions for periods of caregiving, maternity, disability, and other situations where citizens are forced to remain outside the labor market.”
In simple terms, he said, we are seeking a system that better recognizes the actual life and work paths of every citizen and ensures a more dignified retirement income.
The goal, he concluded, remains unchanged: for the reform to be implemented in 2027, so that the change translates as quickly as possible into real and tangible benefits for citizens.
Source: CNA
