A series of support measures and benefits are being rolled out gradually from now through November, aimed at supporting workers, retirees, households, and debtors. These targeted resources, serving as “gifts” from the government, will be activated on a monthly basis, with the aim of making a real difference in citizens’ everyday lives. Meanwhile, on the horizon is a major new package of measures for 2027, which is expected to be announced by the Prime Minister at the Thessaloniki International Fair. With a total budget of approximately 2 billion euros and a wide range of interventions, the package will include significant tax relief, reduced contributions, income boosts, and growth-oriented initiatives.
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The 8+1 new support measures for vulnerable households, workers, and retirees
Below is a detailed breakdown of the measures scheduled to be implemented each month, from the end of June through November. These initiatives are designed to provide meaningful financial relief to various social groups and strengthen the momentum of the Greek economy during this challenging period.
- June
– Financial support for families with children. No later than June 30, a one-time payment of €150 per child will be disbursed. The income threshold is set at €40,000 annually for couples and €39,000 for single-parent families, with an additional €5,000 for each extra child. The funds will be credited automatically — no application required — to the bank account registered with the Greek Tax Authority (AADE). Important note: For children born up to July 31, 2026, parents must submit a tax identification number (TIN) application by August 10 in order to receive the payment. The benefit amount is tax-free and exempt from seizure.
- July
– Salary equalization allowance. Starting July 1, a monthly salary equalization allowance of €300 will begin to be paid out, as reported by the newspaper Apogevmatini last Thursday. The allowance is granted to civil servants working in ministries, state bodies and organizations, independent or judicial authorities, and generally in positions where a personal pay differential is already provided — against which the new benefit will be offset. This provision will also apply to individuals hired into these positions going forward.
– From early July, the government’s decision to raise the bank account seizure exemption threshold for individuals takes effect, increasing it from €1,250 — the level it was reduced to in 2015 — to €1,600. This increase is designed to free up liquidity and provide financial relief of up to €350 per month, or €4,200 per year, for citizens who have outstanding debts to the state, banks, suppliers, and others. The exemption applies to a single bank account that must be registered as such with both the tax authority (AADE) and the individual’s bank.
– Lifting of bank account seizures. This new measure, aimed at easing the burden on debtors while also boosting tax collections, is also set to take effect next month. It gives debtors the opportunity to have their bank accounts released from the risk of seizure for confirmed tax debts, provided they pay off 25% of their outstanding balance and arrange a repayment plan for the remainder.
– 72-installment repayment plan. The 72-installment settlement scheme, expected to be implemented within July, allows debtors to restructure old debts over a period of up to six years — compared to just two years under the existing 24-installment arrangement. The scheme covers debts incurred before 2024, provided they were not already under a repayment arrangement as of April 21, 2026. Applications to join the 72-installment plan will be accepted until December 31, 2026. Enrollment restores the debtor’s tax clearance certificate, and there is also an option for early full repayment with a waiver of settlement interest. The minimum installment is €30, and the first payment must be made within three days of submitting the application — otherwise the arrangement is automatically voided.
– Pensions for EFKA debtors. In parallel, an equivalent repayment scheme of up to 72 installments is being activated for debts owed to social insurance funds (EFKA) for amounts accrued up to December 31, 2023, that were not under a settlement arrangement as of April 21, 2026. The 72-installment EFKA scheme opens the door to retirement, as it breaks through the existing €30,000 debt barrier that currently blocks pension access. As a result, those who enroll in the scheme will also become eligible to receive their pension.
- August
– Out-of-court settlement for debts under €10,000. The new out-of-court debt settlement mechanism is expected to be activated in early August, extending eligibility to debts ranging from €5,000 to €10,000. Debtors who were previously unable to participate will now have the opportunity to negotiate a partial write-down of their debts and take advantage of the scheme’s repayment terms — up to 240 installments for debts owed to the state, or up to 420 installments for debts owed to banks and financial institutions.
- September
– Two-month rent subsidy for public sector workers. In September, a subsidy equivalent to two months’ rent for 2025 will be introduced, targeting teachers, doctors, and nurses serving in regional areas. Approximately 50,000 beneficiaries are eligible for this support. The subsidy can reach up to €800 for a primary residence, with an additional €50 per dependent child.
- November
– €300 bonus for retirees. In November, an increased bonus of €300 (up from €250 last year) will be issued to retirees and vulnerable individuals, with expanded eligibility criteria to include more beneficiaries. It is estimated that a total of 1,700,000 retirees over the age of 65 with an annual income of up to €24,000 — or €35,000 for married couples — and real estate assets valued at up to €300,000 and €400,000 respectively will receive the benefit. Notably, those receiving exclusively a widow’s/widower’s pension will be eligible from the age of 60, rather than 65.
Originally published in Apogevmatini
