The 2026 economic package: Salary increases, tax reductions, who benefits
The new year brings an extensive package of increases that mainly affects young workers, families with children, and the middle class – The new tax brackets, rental refunds, and 8+1 changes effective from January 1
308,605 inactive students were removed from Greek universities
The first phase of the cleanup of student registers has been completed – Zaharakis and Papaioannou speak of rationalization, a “second chance,” and the upgrading of the public university
All financial measures for the next 18 months, who will benefit: Detailed implementation timeline
The total cost of the fiscal interventions decided by the government amounts to €2.9 billion for 2026 and an additional €2 billion in 2027
