Greece introduces a ‘Childbirth Benefit’ and changes the eligibility criteria for other benefits

A new one-off “Childbirth Benefit” of €2,000 is granted to mothers who are legal and permanent residents of the country for every child born in the country after 1 January 2020. Certain amendments to the eligibility criteria for other social protection benefits have also been introduced. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Government has extended the duration of approved applications of the beneficiaries of certain welfare benefits as well as the deadline for the submission of applications for the “Childbirth Benefit”.