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Parliamentary Error: Healthcare Services Cut – Government Rushes to Correct It

Published January 20, 2026, 10:20
Parliamentary Error: Healthcare Services Cut – Government Rushes to Correct It

The government is attempting to correct an error made by Parliament in April 2024, which led to the cut of healthcare services for public employees and former government pensioners. The correction is proposed through a regulation submitted to Parliament and discussed in the Finance Committee. The discussion was overshadowed by the strong criticism of the President of Equality, Prodromos Christofis, who accused Parliament of authoritarian behavior and violation of trade union freedom. The accusations provoked reactions from MPs, while the extension of benefits to private sector employees was discussed. Representatives of OSAK and PASYDY supported the application of the measure to all employees, emphasizing the benefits for chronic patients.