Kyriakos Pierrakakis unveils 20 billion euro investment roadmap for Greece

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Greek Minister of National Economy and Finance Kyriakos Pierrakakis has announced 'Invest Ahead', a strategic roadmap intended to attract approximately 20 billion euros in new investments over the next decade. The plan targets roughly 30 specific investment opportunities across various sectors, including island desalination, luxury yacht shipyards, and agricultural product processing. Pierrakakis noted that while current investments stand at 17.7% of GDP, the goal is to close the gap with Southern European peers like Spain and Italy, which average around 22%.

Regarding cost-of-living concerns, Pierrakakis stated that discussions concerning heating oil subsidies will take place in October. He emphasized that the government remains committed to supporting citizens and will evaluate the data once the heating season approaches, noting that current diesel prices are already subsidized.

Addressing political discourse, the Minister proposed that all party economic programs be submitted to the Greek Fiscal Council for objective cost assessment. He criticized opposition claims regarding fiscal costs, suggesting that the Council is the appropriate institution to verify the reality of such economic proposals.

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Bank of Greece · Eurogroup · Greece · Greek Fiscal Council · Invest Ahead · Kyriakos Pierrakakis · Millennium · RAAEY

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[● 2 SOURCES] Investment as a percentage of GDP in Greece is expected to reach 17.7% this year. www.reporter.gr · www.ot.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Investment opportunities include island desalination, agricultural processing, and luxury yacht shipyards. www.ot.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] The plan involves approximately 30 specific investment opportunities. www.reporter.gr · www.ot.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] The proposed investments could mobilize up to 20 billion euros over the next decade. www.reporter.gr · www.ot.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The investments are estimated to generate an additional 20-25 billion euros in income. www.ot.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Kyriakos Pierrakakis announced the 'Invest Ahead' plan as a ten-year investment roadmap. www.reporter.gr · www.ot.gr