In HuffingtonPost.gr, the Centre for Liberal Studies (KEFiM), as part of the Epicenter network, highlighted that 43% of pension expenditure in Greece continues to be financed directly from the regular state budget rather than social security contributions. The analysis draws parallels with EU institutions, where staff pensions are largely unfunded and covered by the current EU budget, calling for reforms toward greater capitalisation and reduced long-term pressure on taxpayers.