Podcast Series Episode 12: Blockchain Vol.III - Smart Contracts

Greek Law 5321/2026, enacted on 20 July 2026 (the Greek AI Law), establishes national implementing measures for Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (the EU AI Act).The Greek AI Law creates a comprehensive framework for the regulation of AI systems in Greece. Its objectives are to ensure a high level of protection for health, safety and fundamental rights, while fostering innovation through effective domestic implementation of the EU AI Act.

On the eighth episode of our blockchain series, Counsel Dr. Anastasia Mallerou and Associate Sotiris Kolelis continue discussing MiCA, focusing on the issues that MiCA leaves unresolved.

Greece published on 21 June 2026 a draft law to implement the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (the EU AI Act) on a national level (the Draft Law). The Draft Law is currently open for public review and consultation (until 6 July 2026).

On the seventh episode of our blockchain series, Counsel Dr. Anastasia Mallerou and Associate Sotiris Kolelis continue discussing MiCA, focusing on the changes for firms operating in the crypto space, the authorization involved and the effect on the crypto-assets market.

On the sixth episode of our blockchain series, Counsel Dr. Anastasia Mallerou and Associate Sotiris Kolelis discuss MiCA, the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation which establishes a comprehensive and harmonized framework governing both the issuance of crypto-assets and the provision of related services.

On the fifth episode of our blockchain series, Counsel Dr. Anastasia Mallerou and Associate Sotiris Kolelis discuss off-chain and on-chain asset tokenization and report on the different legal implications of each tokenization category.

In this episode Counsel Efstathia Kada and Associate Sotiris Kolelis discuss corporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) use.

The rapid growth and widespread adoption of crypto-assets have raised the question of whether they can function as instruments of security within the modern financial environment.

Another episode of our blockchain series. In this one, Counsel Dr. Anastasia Mallerou and Associate Sotiris Kolelis discuss different types of blockchain...

In this episode, Counsel Dr. Anastasia Mallerou and Associate Sotiris Kolelis discuss blockchain, cryptoassets, and tokenisation as well as the challenges these pose, not only for clients and lawyers but also for regulators and policymakers.

Decision A.1147/2026 issued by the Independent Authority for Public Revenues simplifies the procedure for inclusion in the alternative taxation regime for foreign-source income under Article 5A of Law 4172/2013. The regime applies to individuals residing outside Greece and contemplating to transfer their tax residence to Greece while making a qualifying investment in Greece. For the enhanced facilitation of taxpayers, the application and accompanying documentation may be submitted either digitally, by post or in person.

On 30 July 2026, the New Law 5324/20261 (the Law) was published, which introduces practical and targeted amendments to Greece's two principal statutes governing copyright and collective rights management, i.e. Laws 2121/19932 and 4481/20173. The amendments are intended to improve the operation of the collective management system, enhance legal certainty and facilitate the administration and distribution of copyright-related revenues in Greece.

On 24 June 2026, the European Commission adopted an ambitious tax simplification package comprising two legislative proposals aimed at simplifying EU tax rules, reducing compliance burdens for businesses and strengthening the competitiveness of the Internal Market.

Greek Law 5321/2026, enacted on 20 July 2026 (the Greek AI Law), establishes national implementing measures for Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (the EU AI Act).The Greek AI Law creates a comprehensive framework for the regulation of AI systems in Greece. Its objectives are to ensure a high level of protection for health, safety and fundamental rights, while fostering innovation through effective domestic implementation of the EU AI Act.

Law 5316/2026 (the Law) was voted by the Greek Parliament on 2 July 2026 and transposes Directive (EU) 2023/970 into Greek law by amending several Articles of the Greek Labor Code. The aim of this Briefing is to present the other amendments introduced by the Law to the Greek Labor Code on employment and pension matters, independent of the provisions concerning the transposition of the Directive, and specifically to provide an overview of the Articles in Parts B and C of the Law, which took effect on 6 July 2026.

On 26 June 2026, new Regulation (EU) 2026/1386 on the screening of foreign investments into the Union was published (the New EU FDI Regulation). The New EU FDI Regulation will apply from 17 January 2028, and the current FDI Regulation 2019/452 will be repealed with effect from the same date.

On the eighth episode of our blockchain series, Counsel Dr. Anastasia Mallerou and Associate Sotiris Kolelis continue discussing MiCA, focusing on the issues that MiCA leaves unresolved.

Law 5316/20261 (the Law) was voted by the Greek Parliament on 2 July 2026. It transposes Directive (EU) 2023/970 into Greek law by amending several Articles of the Greek Labor Code. The purpose of the Directive is to eliminate the gender pay gap for equal work or work of equal value, create transparent conditions for pay determination and progression, strengthen enforcement mechanisms and ensure access to effective remedies and restoration for affected workers.

Our Immigration & Tax Law combo Briefing brings together key immigration and tax considerations for non-EU individuals, exploring investment and relocation opportunities in Greece.

On 8 June 2026, Law 5306/2026 was published, ratifying the new Spatial Planning and Urban Development Code1 (the Code). The Code comprises 477 Articles and consolidates 181 separate legislative instruments — some dating back to the 1923 decree on city plans — into a single, coherent and systematically organized text.