In Newsbeast.gr, the Centre for Liberal Studies (KEFiM), as part of the Epicenter network, presented its latest study showing that 43% of pension payments in Greece in 2025 are still covered directly from the regular state budget rather than social security contributions. The analysis draws parallels with the EU institutions, where 79% of staff pensions are funded from the current EU budget, and calls for structural reforms toward greater capitalisation to reduce the burden on taxpayers and improve long-term fiscal sustainability.