Forward of the Minister
of Labour and Social Insurance
The substantive and administrative reform of the
social insurance system, one of the basic instruments within the Greek social
protection model, is promoted effectively during last years. Taking seriously
into account the results of previous consultations with the social partners, the
Greek Government achieved to address main problems of the existing system though
the adoption of Law No. 3029, which passed before the Hellenic Parliament in
June 2002. The new statute introduced certain principles on the modernization of
the domestic social insurance schemes:
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Introduction by the
Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Insurance
More than a decade, social insurance in Greece is
promoted within a broader context of social activism and dialogue processes to
guarantee fundamental social rights, as pensions and medical care. Social
activism processes were inspired by the values and principles of social justice
and intergenerational solidarity, aiming at the fulfillment of social objectives
related to the adequate living standards for persons who retired after long
careers in the domestic labour market.
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