On Wednesday afternoon, workers from both the private and public sectors gathered in Syntagma Square, protesting against a new anti-labor law related to the minimum wage. Trade unions, retirees, student groups, and women’s federations demanded a return to collective contracts…
The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) has submitted a request for a roll-call vote regarding the foundational articles of a bill aimed at incorporating the European Union’s directive on collective agreements and minimum wage. The proposed legislation covers Articles 1-15…
The Greek Parliament has begun discussions on a new labor bill focusing primarily on establishing a minimum wage, with a vote expected on Thursday. The government aims to implement a safety net for the minimum wage, while opposition parties, including…
During a recent interview, Deputy Minister of Labor Kostas Karagounis expressed hopes for cooperation between the government and the opposition concerning national issues. He criticized the SYRIZA party’s past approaches and emphasized the importance of a credible political discourse. Additionally,…
The Greek Parliament has commenced discussions on a new labor bill aimed at incorporating European Directive 2022/2041, which mandates clear criteria for establishing minimum wages and calls for improved conditions for collective bargaining. The bill outlines a formula for minimum…
The New Left in Greece has proposed significant labor reforms including the restoration of collective bargaining agreements, an increase in the minimum wage to €1,000, and a commitment to protect workers’ rights to strike. These proposals were submitted as an…
The Political Secretariat of SYRIZA will convene for the first time following Socrates Famellos’ election as party president. Famellos is expected to propose key positions that will signify a ‘restart’ for the party. Earlier, he criticized the government over a…
Greek Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Security, Kostas Karagounis, addressed the recent severe weather conditions caused by Bora and proposed changes to the minimum wage system in an interview on ERTNews. He emphasized the need for enhanced infrastructure to…
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) of Germany officially launched its campaign for the upcoming elections, with Chancellor candidate Olaf Scholz proclaiming the party as a ‘force of the middle.’ In his speech, Scholz highlighted key issues such as raising the…
The Zurich Administrative Court has annulled the regulations for a minimum wage in the cities of Zurich and Winterthur, stating they contravene cantonal law. While proposed minimum wages were permissible under federal guidelines, the court ruled that the cantonal constitution…
With three months until Germany’s early elections, Olaf Scholz has officially initiated the SPD’s campaign, emphasizing the importance of the election as a decisive moment for the country. He outlined a platform focused on economic stability, affordable housing, and raising…
The Greek Ministry of Labor has presented a legislative proposal to the Parliament aimed at integrating the EU Directive 2022/2041, concerning sufficient minimum wages. The proposal focuses on ensuring adequate salaries that provide a decent standard of living, enhancing collective…
