The Greek government’s recent unemployment benefit reforms, explained by the Director of the Public Employment Service, Spyros Protopsaltes, will impact 15,000-20,000 people in a pilot program. Key changes include a more equitable and reward-based system for long-term workers, the merging…

Greece has signed a joint ministerial decision introducing a pilot unemployment benefit program aimed at adapting support to the contemporary job market. Set to commence in early 2025, the program will incentivize job seekers through a tiered benefit that starts…

The new PIAAC study indicates that social background and migration history critically influence adult literacy and numeracy in Germany. Covering 160,000 participants from 31 countries, the findings show Germany in the middle range internationally, but with rising levels of adults…

A recent PIAAC study conducted by the OECD reveals that the Netherlands ranks fifth among 31 countries in adult literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills, despite a slight decline in language proficiency. Significant improvements have been observed in numerical skills over…

The OECD’s PIAAC study, marking Switzerland’s inaugural participation, assesses essential skills of adults in the workforce. Swiss adults excel in key competencies such as reading, everyday mathematics, and problem-solving compared to international peers. With an average of 266 points in…

Dimitris Papastergiou, Greece’s Minister of Digital Governance, emphasized the need for equitable distribution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the 6th Athens Roundtable on AI held at the OECD in Paris. He discussed the potential of AI to enhance public health…

In a statement to the Parliament, Greek Minister of Labor Niki Kerameus emphasized ongoing efforts to combat unemployment and boost employment rates. She referenced a recent ELSTAT report indicating a drop in unemployment from 9.8% to 9% in the first…

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis hosted OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann at the Maximos Mansion, where they discussed the OECD Economic Review regarding Greece. The meeting highlighted collaborative efforts in economic development and policy enhancements. Source

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann to discuss the economic review of Greece, highlighting significant structural reforms and advancements made since 2019. The discussion underscored the government’s commitment to aligning wages and living standards with…

The OECD’s Economic Survey emphasizes Greece’s significant structural reforms and their impact on economic growth, forecasting a GDP growth of 2.2% in 2025 and 2.5% in 2026. The report suggests further improvements in tax compliance and the financial system while…

On December 5, 2023, at 10:00 AM, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will meet with OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann at the Maximos Mansion in Athens. The visit is part of Cormann’s presentation of the OECD’s Economic Survey for Greece. Source

A new forecast from the OECD predicts that UK interest rates will decline more slowly than anticipated due to the recent Budget. While the Budget’s measures aim to stimulate short-term economic growth, they are also expected to lead to higher…