The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 09-05-26
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[01] Report on Sequencing Social Security
[01] Report on Sequencing Social Security
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An expert committee on sequencing social security has suggested radical
changes in the way pensions are calculated and issued. The new way
brings rises in pensions up to 30% for those insured in more than two
pension funds.
"I must tell you that we are determined both as government and as the
Development Ministry to resolve the problems regarding sequencing
social security, because in this way we are completing the pension
reform. We stand by the citizens. Our legislative initiative on
sequencing social security will aim at facilitating the citizens and
reducing the time required for pension issuance," commented Employment
Minister Fani Palli-Petralia.
"Amidst a harsh financial period, the ND administration has proved it
is by the side of the Greek people, offering solutions to everyday
problems, aiming to make the pension system fairer," said Deputy
Employment Minister Giorgos Kontogiannis.
GSEE, on its part, noted that while the reports provides some
solutions, yet it fails to address the serious problems of sequencing
social security and questions the government's credibility in
addressing the problem that harms more than 1,000,000 insured and
pensioners.
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