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Legislation to Restore Widow Pensions to 70% Set for Vote Today

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Greek lawmakers are expected to vote on July 21, 2026, to eliminate previous cuts to widow and widower pensions, restoring benefits to 70% for many families.
The amendment, announced by Labor Minister Niki Kerameos, addresses a change in the law that reduced pensions from 70% to 35% after three years.
Eligible recipients will see permanent increases in their pension payments starting in August 2026.
The legislation has received support from political parties including KKE and PASOK, and aims to resolve a decade-long issue regarding pension cuts.
Officials from the Ministry of Labor have detailed the categories of beneficiaries who will benefit from these changes.

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Greek lawmakers are set to vote on new legislation that aims to eliminate cuts to widow and widower pensions, which have been in effect since a 2016 law. The proposed amendment, announced by Labor Minister Niki Kerameos, will restore pension payments to their original level of 70% for beneficiaries who previously experienced reductions to 35% after three years. This legislative change addresses a long-standing issue that has persisted for nearly a decade.

The vote will take place on July 21, 2026, and members of the opposition parties, including KKE (Communist Party) and PASOK, have indicated their support for the amendment. Furthermore, Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Security Kostas Karagounis confirmed that the first increases in these pensions are expected to take effect in August 2026, benefiting numerous families across Greece. The changes are considered a permanent solution to the pension cuts and are anticipated to provide significant financial relief to those affected.

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