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The policy "Basic Digital Skills Training for Older Women” under the NAPGE 2021–2025 in Greece was introduced in 2021 by the Ministry of Digital Governance as part of a national initiative. The programme helps older women to access digital health services, employment services, e-commerce, banking services, etc. and familiarize them with the use of devices and applications on a daily basis. It uses material of the Digital Academy of Citizens for the creation of educational programs adapted to the needs of older women.

The “Meeting of Minds on Quality of Care Sure” conference aimed at enhancing the quality of care and patient safety across the WHO European Region, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery process. The conference involved the WHO/Europe and the Government of Greece, with participation from ministers, experts, policymakers, health professionals, and civil society organizations. The conference targeted the WHO European Region, focusing on quality health services during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. It aimed to support the most vulnerable communities and individuals. During the conference, policymakers agreed on the development of new tools for high-quality health services, the establishment of collaboration agreements to support quality services in Greece, and on improving mental health services for children and adolescents. The conference emphasized investment in health as a catalyst for economic growth and social equity. Guided by the WHO's European Programme of Work, 2020–2025 – “United Action for Better Health in Europe”, the WHO Athens Quality of Care Office will spearhead this initiative throughout the European Region. The conference was hosted in Greece in December 2021. The collaboration agreements, among which there is a “Compendium of applied good practices on quality of care”, were set to begin in 2022.

Law 4093/2012 aimed to introduce significant amendments to the pension system, particularly focusing on the reduction of pension benefits and the conditions for pension eligibility, while law 4336/2015 aimed to implement comprehensive pension reforms as part of Greece's financial assistance programme, focusing on ensuring the sustainability of the pension system. The main institution involved is the Greek Government, with key stakeholders including pensioners, the Ministry of Labor, the European Stability Mechanism, and social security funds. Both laws are national in scope, affecting all pensioners and future retirees within Greece. It targets the public and private sectors, impacting the financial stability of pensioners. Law 4093/2012 mandated reductions in pension benefits, particularly for higher-income pensioners and introduced stricter conditions for pension eligibility, including changes to the retirement age and contribution periods. On the other hand, law 4336/2015 introduced new measures to reduce pension expenditure, including changes to pension calculation formulas and benefit reductions and increases in pension contributions for both employees and employers. The laws were enacted in November 2012 and in August 2015, respectively.