According to Article 153(5) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (the ‘Treaty’), the right to strike does not fall under the EU’s legislative competence.

Regarding the education systems in the Member States, Article 6 of the Treaty limits the role of the EU in the area of education to supporting, coordinating or supplementing Member States’ actions. The Member States remain solely responsible for the content of teaching and organisation of their education systems.

Nevertheless, under the European Education Area cooperation framework, the Commission monitors and analyses Member States’ education policies in the Education and Training Monitor.

The teachers’ evaluation mechanism in Greece contains elements for teachers’ career development which are important for the quality of education.

Last updated: 19 June 2025