Administrative copyright fines in Greece: A new era of rapid enforcement

Thursday, 23 October 2025

Greece is entering a new phase in rights protection. Building on a broader European trend toward swift administrative remedies in the digital environment, a new Ministerial Decision, which took effect in August 2025, operationalises Article 65A of Law 2121/1993, introducing a structured fines system for copyright infringements.

Unlike traditional criminal-driven enforcement, this framework prioritises speed and immediate corrective action, enabling authorities to respond more effectively to infringements occurring across online networks, content platforms, or business premises.

Companies relying on software, digital distribution, or entertainment access, including retail, hospitality, education, and corporate environments, should not wait for enforcement to escalate.

To help you brief your internal teams, our expert IP Law team has prepared a practical infographic summarising the key compliance priorities and enforcement steps under the new framework.

Administrative copyright fines in Greece: A new era of rapid enforcement

Administrative copyright fines in Greece: A new era of rapid enforcement

Administrative copyright fines in Greece: A new era of rapid enforcement

Administrative copyright fines in Greece: A new era of rapid enforcement

Administrative copyright fines in Greece: A new era of rapid enforcement

Administrative copyright fines in Greece: A new era of rapid enforcement

Administrative copyright fines in Greece: A new era of rapid enforcement

Administrative copyright fines in Greece: A new era of rapid enforcement

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