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Athens News Agency: News in English, 07-08-21

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From: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>

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  • [01] Papandreou: Increased funding for pension system

  • [01] Papandreou: Increased funding for pension system

    Main opposition PASOK leader George Papandreou on Tuesday toured and met with the leaderships and employees of three of Greece's largest state-controlled social security funds, where, among others, he promised increased funding via state coffers for Greece's pension system.

    "I made a commitment and assured the boards (of the funds) and social partners that I will deal with the social security system problem responsibly immediately after the (Sept. 16) elections. I promise and guarantee, we guarantee, a social security system that is socially fair, economically viable, a system where there will be increased state support for its three-part (employees', employers' and the state's contribution) funding," he said.

    He also promised to double the number of pensioners receiving a low-income monthly bonus tacked on to their regular monthly pensions, higher payments for individuals receiving low pensions and a minimum 550-euro pension for a farmer or 950 euros per month pension for a farm sector couple.

    During his tour of the IKA, OGA and OAEE funds' headquarters, Papandreou also sharply criticised the ND government's handling of social security issue and pension funds over the past three and a half years, charging that ND is now trying to cover up the huge deficits and major problems it created in the sector.

    Caption: ANA-MPA file photo of Papandreou.


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