Greece’s debt ratio is expected to fall steadily, from 143.4% of GDP this year to 135.9% in 2026 and 129.4% in 2027.
Established in 2020 and running through 2026, the initiative includes the (RRF), with a total envelope of up to €725 billion — roughly 4% of the European Union’s GDP
Greece’s draft 2026 budget banks on doubling investments to drive growth, but EU funding deadlines, a cooling property market, and stubborn inflation pose serious risks
“Greece is ready to support diplomatic efforts for peace and the establishment of a new, sustainable governance framework in Gaza,” Mitsotakis said
Despite strong macroeconomic figures, Greek households are under mounting pressure, cutting back on essentials and showing greater insecurity and caution compared to last year
The Center of Planning and Economic Research revised, slightly downwards, it previous forecast of 2.2%
Greek economy: Record tourist arrivals and strong budget surpluses hide slow growth, widening inequality, and a political landscape stuck in neutral
Overall, the trade balance deficit narrowed, as the reduction in imports exceeded that of exports in absolute terms.
DBRS chose not to upgrade Greece’s credit rating, with analysts widely anticipating Moody’s will also hold off on any change.
The fiscal performance of the Greek economy is attributed to higher tax revenues and the contribution from the Attiki Odos motorway deal.
Preliminary data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority shows Greece’s GDP grew just 1.7% year-on-year in second quarter (Q2) 2025, signaling a slowdown ahead of forecasts for the Thessaloniki International Fair
Deutsche Bank said it believes the sharp decline in inflation from the 2022–2023 highs has largely run its course.
The bank forecasts a 2.2% expansion of the Greek economy in 2025, slightly down from 2.3% in 2024, before slowing to 1.8% in 2026.
Bank of Greece data confirm that visitors spent significantly more regardless of the modest rise in arrivals. Germans, French, Italians, and Americans, in particular, boosted spending per trip, helping widen the surplus.
A key point in the Prime Minister’s message was the expansion of the digital work card, now covering nearly two million employees, including those in tourism and hospitality.
According to the latest Economic Outlook Survey by IOBE, the boost in sentiment was largely driven by rising expectations in the industrial and services sectors.
According to a study by Oxford Economics commissioned by Airbnb, 21% of total spending by STR travelers in Europe goes directly to local, often small businesses such as bakeries, tavernas, and grocery stores.
While IOBE maintains its positive outlook on the growth of the Greek economy in 2025, also projecting 2.4% GDP growth in 2026, it expressed concerns about the level of inflation.
The country's ability to efficiently absorb EU Recovery and Resilience Facility funds, and continue reforms, will determine whether current gains can be maintained
Greece today is in a stronger position than many would have predicted fifteen years ago. But its recovery remains incomplete — and fragile. The challenge ahead is not just to survive new global shocks, but to prove that the country’s transformation is permanent