Greece's labour market has come a long way since the economic crisis, with unemployment falling and employment recovering. Yet the recovery remains incomplete. Many people still face long-term unemployment, real wages have yet to fully regain their purchasing power, and most jobs are concentrated in small firms with limited opportunities for career and wage progression.
At the same time, labour market reforms shifted wage-setting away from collective bargaining, making the statutory minimum wage the main source of wage protection for many workers. Building a stronger labour market now requires more than higher minimum wages. It is also essential to strengthen skills, improve job matching, support business growth and productivity, and promote stable, better-paid employment to deliver more inclusive and sustainable economic growth.








