Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis appeared on CNBC’s “Europe Early Edition,” where he underlined that foreign investment continued to flow into the Greek economy.

In the TV segment titled “The Return of the Greek Economy,” Mitsotakis touched on the country’s impressive growth rates while outlining the bold reforms undertaken by his government, the successful repayment of national debt, and the significant drop in unemployment.

The Greek Prime Minister attributed the country’s economic turnaround to restoring confidence in the country’s economic foundations. “Between 2015 and 2019, we suffered the consequences of a disastrous negotiation strategy under the leftist government,” he said. He described how Greece managed to change everything around in 2019 when his party was voted in. “At the core of our success has been our determination to restore order and confidence in our economy. None of this would have happened without the tough decisions we made to get our house in order.”

Reflecting on the broader reform agenda, Mitsotakis told CNBC that his administration had taken bold steps and had been rewarded with a second electoral victory, proof that their pro-growth policies had delivered tangible results.

He asserted that Greece now presents an attractive story for foreign investors, who continue to show strong interest in the country. The Prime Minister also noted his role in negotiating the European Union’s “Next Generation EU” recovery program on behalf of Greece.

Addressing criticism leveled against his government from opposition parties, Mitsotakis talked about the current political climate in which populist forces were challenging traditional parties. “In Greece, we defied that trend,” he said. “In 2023, we increased our vote share in two consecutive elections by demonstrating to voters that we can fulfill our promises and offer a better future. That will be the challenge again in 2027: can we remain consistent, can we continue to build trust, and can we focus on what really matters to citizens?”

The Greek PM identified inflation and disposable income as the top concerns for Greek citizens, emphasizing the government’s awareness of the need to improve quality of life. “We know we need to further cut taxes, raise wages, and create more jobs,” he said. “But we must do it sustainably, without jeopardizing the hard-won progress we’ve made.”