In a period where the job market It has clear indications of improvement and positive performance, public debate is often overshadowed by unfounded allegations and excessive placements. In recent days, public dialogue has returned to terms of danger and dramatic characterizations, which are far from reality, as reflected in the indicators and the results of the reforms.
The real answers to the false categories are given by the image of the Greek labor market, as it has been formed from 2019 until today.
What is the situation in the job market today in both quantitative and quality characteristics:
- More than 500,000 new jobs.
- 17 -year record in unemployment. The highest decline in EU unemployment, by 10 percentage points – from 17.5% in May 2019 to 7.9% in May 2025.
- A 25 -year record of recruitment – retirement balance: Overall, in the first half of 2025 it records the most positive performance of the last 25 years, with 340,572 new jobs in January – June.
- An increase of 35% of the minimum wage and by 28.3% of the average salary.
- A rapid increase in full -time (over 3 in 4 employees).
Enhancement of compliance:
- With nearly 2 million workers now protected by the digital work card.
- With a rapid increase in overtime declared overtime in all integrated sectors, which in some cases exceeds 850% in the first half of 2025.
- With an increase in work inspections by 8% and fines by 13.8% within one year, with more than 50 cm receipts in 2024.
Strengthening employee protection framework:
- Maternity leave from 6 to 9 months.
- Paternity license for the first time.
- Permission to provide care.
- License for medical breeding exams.
- Framework for protecting workers from violence and harassment at work.
Reception of non -wage costs both in favor of employees and in favor of businesses:
- Horizontal Implementation contributions by 5.4%.
- Abolition of surcharges in the insurance contributions of overtime, overtime, nightclubs and holidays.
All of the above describes a modern and absolutely regulated labor market governed by terms and rules.