The Greek Minister of Labor and Social Insurance, Niki Keraméous, announced the definitive cancellation of pension cuts for widows' pensions that were introduced under the Katrougkalou Law, which had been in effect for ten years. This law, originally enacted during the Tsipras administration, imposed reductions on certain categories of retirees who received survivor benefits. The new measure affects three main groups: those who previously saw their pensions drop from 70% to 35% after three years, those who would have faced similar cuts soon, and those receiving two national pensions from different entitlements. Under the new regulation, all affected individuals will retain their current level of benefits, and retroactive claims will not be pursued by the state or the Social Security Fund (EFKA). The minister emphasized that this reform was made possible due to the surplus generated by the Digital Work Card program in early 2026, allowing the government to support society through shared economic growth.
Bias read (Left): The article presents the announcement of a significant policy change—canceling pension cuts—which directly impacts social welfare. The framing emphasizes the positive impact on retirees, using terms like 'definitive cancellation,' 'ending a decade-long uncertainty,' and 'supporting society.' The use
