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In Greece 58% of population (6,3 mln) threatened by poverty
According to a report of the Parliamentary Budget Office
26 September, 17:07
(ANSA) - ATHENS - A shocking report of the Parliamentary Budget
Office revealed that approximately 6.3 million Greeks - 58.3% of
total population of 11 million according to the 2011 census -
are threatened by poverty.
Approximately 2.5 million Greeks are living below the poverty line, while 3.8 million are in direct danger of crossing the poverty line, the report said.
The poverty line, or poverty threshold, is the minimum level of income deemed adequate in a particular country. The survey, entitled "Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI) Policies in the European Union and Greece" also notes that protection policies are effective, while the implementation of the GMI in Greece is delayed as GreekReporter website underlines. (ANSA).
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Approximately 2.5 million Greeks are living below the poverty line, while 3.8 million are in direct danger of crossing the poverty line, the report said.
The poverty line, or poverty threshold, is the minimum level of income deemed adequate in a particular country. The survey, entitled "Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI) Policies in the European Union and Greece" also notes that protection policies are effective, while the implementation of the GMI in Greece is delayed as GreekReporter website underlines. (ANSA).
