Law 5275/2026 – Greece’s implementation of EU Migration Reform
Greece’s Law 5275/2026, published on 6 February 2026, constitutes one of the most substantial reforms of the national migration legislation in recent years. The law implements Directive (EU) 2024/1233, which establishes a unified application procedure for a combined residence and work permit, while also ensuring a common set of rights for legally residing third‑country workers... Read More
The Full Implementation of ERGANI II: A New Digital Registry for Employment Relationships in Greece
As of 16 February 2026, ERGANI II operates in full and exclusive mode pursuant to Ministerial Decision 32689/20255 (Government Gazette B’ 6745/16.12.2025), permanently replacing ERGANI I after 13 years of operation. ERGANI II is not merely a technical upgrade. By incorporating key provisions of Laws No. 5053/2023 and 5239/2025, it fundamentally transforms Greece’s labour reporting... Read More
When AI Meets GDPR: Supervisory Approaches to Workplace Voice Data in Greece and Germany
AI-based voice transcription tools are increasingly used in business settings, including meeting documentation, customer support and compliance processes. While efficient, these tools raise significant data protection concerns, as voice data may qualify as personal data under the GDPR. Voice Data as Personal Data In both Greece and Germany, an employee’s voice generally constitutes personal data... Read More
Directive 2023/970: Shifting Towards Absolute Pay Transparency
Zoi Tsagkou, HR Professional – January 2026
Social Agreement Set to Strengthen Collective Labour Agreements
Irida Noutsou, HR Professional – February 2026
Navigating the New Framework on Unilateral Detrimental Alterations (L. 5239/2025)
Anna Bougioti, HR Professional – December 2025
Mental Health in the Digital Era: New Legal Frontiers for Employers
Zoi Tsagkou, HR Professional – October 2025
EU Directive 2024/2831: A New Era for Platform Work in Europe
Current Status On 23 October 2024, the European Parliament and the Council adopted the EU Platform Work Directive (EU) 2024/2831. The Directive protects people who work through digital labor platforms, including gig workers, freelancers and those in hybrid forms of self-employment. It sets minimum standards on employment status, algorithmic decision-making, transparency and worker representation. The... Read More
Kremalis Law Firm Participates in the 36th Greek Economic Summit (GES2025)
Kremalis Law Firm was pleased to participate in the 36th Greek Economic Summit (GES2025), held on December 2–3, 2025, at the Athenaeum InterContinental Athens. Organized by the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce (AmCham Greece), in strategic partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Atlantic Council, the Summit stands among Greece’s most prominent economic and... Read More
Lexology Client Choice 2026: Dimitrios Kremalis Among Top Global Lawyers
We’re proud to share that Dr. Dimitrios K. Kremalis has been recognised as one of the world’s leading practitioners in the Lexology Index: Client Choice 2026 – Employment & Labor report. This prestigious recognition is based solely on client feedback and highlights professionals who consistently add real value to their clients’ business, going above and... Read More
