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The Greek labor market is facing challenges with reduced employment, pay gaps for women, and low labor productivity rates. Despite the recent recovery, Greece still lags behind European countries in key indicators.
The government aims to bridge this gap by increasing the participation of young people, women, and pensioners in the workforce. With 400,000 fewer employed individuals compared to 2009, efforts are being made to bring in economically inactive citizens to boost employment numbers.
By tapping into this untapped workforce, Greece hopes to increase total income and improve the overall economic situation. With unemployment at 10%, the government sees an opportunity to add more workers and enhance productivity levels.