Greece Enacts Controversial Six-Day Workweek for Some Industries

New legislation aims to boost productivity and address undeclared labor, sparking backlash amid trends toward shorter workweeks in other countries.

The policy allows employees in 24-hour service industries to work up to 48 hours a week with a 40% pay increase for overtime.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis claims the move is 'worker-friendly' and necessary for economic growth.
Critics argue the policy contradicts global shifts towards four-day workweeks and could lead to worker burnout.
Labor unions and political observers have sharply criticized the legislation, calling it a step backward for workers' rights.
Greek workers already have some of the longest working hours in Europe, averaging 1,886 hours annually.