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Kerahmeola: We are lifting the cuts to widow's pensions once and for all - What changes for thousands of beneficiaries
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Kerahmeola: We are lifting the cuts to widow's pensions once and for all - What changes for thousands of beneficiaries

The Greek government has officially abolished the cuts to widow's pensions introduced by the Tsipras-Katrourgalou law, ending a decade-long uncertainty for thousands of pensioners. The move affects three categories of recipients: those who had their pensions reduced from 70% to 35% after three years, those facing imminent reductions, and those receiving two national pensions under different entitlements. The new regulation ensures all affected individuals remain at 70% of their deceased spouse’s pension, with no retroactive claims. The minister emphasized this reform was made possible by the surplus generated from the Digital Work Card program, which exceeded €517 million in the first four months of 2026.

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Kerahmeola: We are lifting the cuts to widow's pensions once and for all - What changes for thousands of beneficiaries

The Greek government has officially abolished the cuts to widow's pensions introduced by the Tsipras-Katrourgalou law, ending a decade-long uncertainty for thousands of pensioners. The move affects three categories of recipients: those who had their pensions reduced from 70% to 35% after three years, those facing imminent reductions, and those receiving two national pensions under different entitlements. The new regulation ensures all affected individuals remain at 70% of their deceased spouse’s pension, with no retroactive claims. The minister emphasized this reform was made possible by the surplus generated from the Digital Work Card program, which exceeded €517 million in the first four months of 2026.

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