In Protothema.gr, the Centre for Liberal Studies (KEFiM), as part of the Epicenter network, warned in its latest study that the pension system continues to weigh heavily on taxpayers across the EU. In Greece, 43% of pension expenditure in 2025 is still funded directly from the regular state budget rather than contributions, while similar unfunded liabilities exist at EU level. The analysis calls for structural reforms and a shift toward greater capitalisation to reduce long-term pressure on public budgets and taxpayers.