Government Proceeds with Reforms to Support Pensioners and Vulnerable Citizens

Business 19 December 2024 23:55

The Greek government is advancing a series of reforms aimed at boosting incomes for low-income pensioners and supporting vulnerable citizens, National Economy and Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis announced in Parliament on Thursday, CE Report quotes Athens-Macedonian

During the debate on the railways restructuring bill, Hatzidakis highlighted three key amendments. These include measures to regulate bank fees, expand credit issuance to include agencies, and impose higher property taxes on bank-owned properties to incentivize their release to the market.

He also announced free medication for 130,000 low-income pensioners (retired since 2020-2021) and a one-time €100 bonus for 155,000 Armed Forces and security personnel in recognition of hazardous work. These initiatives were initially unveiled by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during the 2025 budget discussions.

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Government Proceeds with Reforms to Support Pensioners and Vulnerable Citizens

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