Greece: working more for less pay
3 min
Available until 13/10/2026
Labor laws in Greece have been steadily eroded since the 2010s financial crisis, a process that has accelerated under the conservative government elected in 2019. The latest reform raises the maximum daily working time to thirteen hours, sparking fierce resistance from unions and opposition parties.
Journalist
Nadia Blétry, Eric de Lavarène
Fixer
Clémentine Athanasiadis
Country
France
Germany
Year
2025
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