Greece to make 13 billion euro early debt repayment in 2026

Greece debt repayment public debt reduction Kyriakos Mitsotakis Eurozone economy fiscal surplus

Greece plans to make early debt repayments of approximately 13 billion euros during 2026. This strategic move aims to reduce the country's debt-to-GDP ratio to 137% this year, potentially positioning Greece with a lower debt ratio than Italy by the end of the year.

The repayment plan includes approximately 2.5 billion euros in loans from the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) and a 2.2 billion euro bond that matures in 2027. Additionally, the government intends to reduce its treasury bill stock by 1.2 billion euros by December 31.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis described the move as a ‘national success’ that breaks a ‘destructive chain of obligations’ for future generations. Officials note that the early repayments are intended to reduce annual gross financing needs, particularly after 2032. The early repayment of 13 billion euros is estimated to yield 360 million euros in interest savings, with total savings potentially exceeding 2 billion euros over seven years. Scope Ratings projects that Greece's debt-to-GDP ratio could fall to 107% by 2031.

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European Central Bank · European Financial Stability Facility · European Stability Mechanism · Greece · Greek Ministry of National Economy and Finance · Italy · Kyriakos Mitsotakis · Ministry of National Economy and Finance · Public Debt Management Agency · Scope Ratings

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[● 4 SOURCES] Scope Ratings estimates the Greek debt will fall to 107% of GDP by 2031. www.economix.gr · www.lykavitos.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr
[● 7 SOURCES] Early repayments are estimated to save 360 million euros in interest annually. www.businessdaily.gr · www.economix.gr · www.lykavitos.gr · www.it-boltwise.de · www.ieidiseis.gr · +1 more
[● 12 SOURCES] Greece plans to make early debt repayments of approximately 13 billion euros in 2026. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · www.economix.gr · www.it-boltwise.de · www.lykavitos.gr · +3 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The government intends to reduce the treasury bill stock by 1.2 billion euros by December 31. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.ot.gr · www.zougla.gr
[● 14 SOURCES] The goal is to have a lower debt ratio than Italy by the end of the year. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · www.economix.gr · www.it-boltwise.de · www.lykavitos.gr · +5 more
[● 11 SOURCES] The debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to fall to 137% in 2026. www.businessdaily.gr · www.economix.gr · www.ot.gr · www.zougla.gr · sinidisi.gr · +3 more
[● 13 SOURCES] The plan includes repaying approximately 2.5 billion euros in EFSF loans. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.it-boltwise.de · www.ot.gr · www.zougla.gr · sinidisi.gr · +5 more
[● 13 SOURCES] The plan includes repaying a 2.2 billion euro bond due in 2027. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.ot.gr · www.zougla.gr · sinidisi.gr · www.economistas.gr · +5 more
[● 8 SOURCES] The early repayment of 13 billion euros will result in a total saving of 360 million euros in interest. www.businessdaily.gr · www.economix.gr · www.lykavitos.gr · www.protothema.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · +2 more
[DISPUTED] Greece's debt is expected to drop to 107% of GDP by 2031. www.economix.gr · www.lykavitos.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · www.economistas.gr
[● 7 SOURCES] The debt-to-GDP ratio is estimated to fall to 137% for 2026. www.businessdaily.gr · www.economix.gr · www.ot.gr · www.zougla.gr
[● 7 SOURCES] The plan includes the early repayment of a 2.2 billion euro bond maturing in 2027. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.economix.gr · www.ot.gr · www.zougla.gr