Mitsotakis Promises Pay Raises for ERT Employees Amid Political Ripples

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced potential pay raises for employees at ERT, Greece’s public broadcaster, during a visit to the Radio Mega facility. This move highlights the government’s acknowledgment of the financial management improvements within the public broadcasting sector, which now operates with surpluses. The raises are expected to range between 8-12%, averaging around 10%. Accompanied by key government figures, Mitsotakis emphasized an openness to adjusting employee benefits, bridging the gap in salaries compared to private broadcasters. Meanwhile, the opposition party PASOK faces declining poll numbers and internal challenges as it struggles to regain momentum against New Democracy’s resurgence under Mitsotakis’ leadership. Despite efforts to restructure its advisory bodies, PASOK continues to face strategic roadblocks and member dissatisfaction.