The Council of State has ruled that basic provisions of the 2016 social security legislation – Katrougalos Law – were against the Constitution. The CoS ruling refers to provisions of main and supplementary pensions as well as social security contributions of self-employed. The Council of State has ruled as “unconstitutional” …
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