According to Eurofound’s research published on 1 September 2026, the influence of the EU Directive on adequate minimum wages was evident in the 2026 minimum wage increases, despite the pending challenge to the Directive’s validity.
Access to private occupational social security funds in Greece has been widened for small- and medium-sized enterprises, with employees able to transfer or retain occupational pension rights and accounts when moving between employers or schemes.
New information has been added on the proposal to amend data protection rules. If approved, employers will need to review their current data protection policies in respect of employees and job applicants, including any use of automated decision systems.