New national social agreement Law 5278/2026 aims to strengthen collective labor agreements, impacting labor market relations including for overseas workers.
The Greek government has enacted Law 5278/2026, which establishes a National Social Agreement aimed at reinforcing collective labor agreements across various employment sectors. This legislation intends to enhance the framework for collective bargaining, improve labor market stability, and protect workers’ rights, including those of foreign and overseas workers employed in Greece. Official statements from government sources emphasize the law’s role in creating a more balanced negotiation environment between employers and employee representatives. The law also outlines provisions for dispute resolution and mechanisms to ensure wider compliance with collective agreements. While the law’s official texts focus on improving social dialogue and labor conditions, labor organizations and foreign workers’ associations are closely monitoring its implementation to assess its practical effects on working conditions, wages, and employment security. More detailed guidance and implementation measures are expected to follow from the Ministry of Labor.
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