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Government abolishes reductions in widow pensions after ten years of social injustice

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The Greek Minister of Labor, Niki Kerameus, announced the abolition of cuts to widow/widower pensions that have been in place for a decade.
The new legislation, which is set to be voted on in parliament, aims to restore a "great social injustice" affecting thousands of beneficiaries.
Approximately 8,500 public sector pensioners are expected to see their pensions double and receive adjustments by the end of August.
The measure has garnered some support from opposition parties, leading to discussions in the parliamentary assembly.
The reform eliminates pension cuts imposed by the previous government’s legislation (Law 4387/2016).

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On July 21, 2026, Greek Labour Minister Niki Kerameos announced the complete abolition of pension cuts for widows and widowers, a measure that has been in place for the past decade. Speaking before the Hellenic Parliament, Kerameos described the elimination of these reductions as a step to rectify longstanding social injustices that have affected many families. The proposed legislation, which is expected to garner bipartisan support, will allow beneficiaries to receive full pension amounts starting from the end of August.

Under the previous provisions of Law 4387/2016, associated with former Prime Ministers Alexis Tsipras and Giorgos Katrougalos, pensions for widows and widowers were reduced for the first three years following the death of the spouse. The new regulation aims to restore these pensions, potentially benefiting over 200,000 individuals, with approximately 8,500 expected to see immediate financial improvements. The initiative is framed as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to address historical inequities in the pension system.

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Kerameos confirmed the abolition of widow's pension cuts, aiming to restore significant social justice amid opposition reactions.

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