Greece Reports Sharp Rise in Declared Overtime Hours

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Greece has recorded a sharp increase in declared overtime hours as the government expands its digital work card system to more sectors of the economy, boosting reported working hours and expected social security revenues.

The latest figures show that declared overtime rose by 36.8% between January and July 2026 compared with the same period last year. Meanwhile, the digital work card system is set to cover an additional 500,000 employees in November, bringing the total number of workers covered to approximately 2.5 million, or about 63% of the country’s workforce.

The expansion is also expected to contribute to higher social security revenues. According to the preliminary 2027 state budget, social security funds are projected to collect €1.2 billion more in insurance contributions in 2027 than in 2026.