Greece reports 50,000 new SMEs and 570,000 jobs since 2019

Greek Deputy Minister of Development Stavros Kalafatis announced significant economic growth and support measures for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) during the 2026 Entrepreneurship Awards in Chalkidiki.

Kalafatis reported that since 2019, Greece has seen the addition of 50,000 SMEs and 570,000 new jobs. Currently, 928 investment plans totaling 3.1 billion euros are being funded, with 1.5 billion euros in state aid. Half of these resources are directed toward Macedonia and Thrace, where 282 investment projects are expected to create over 5,000 new jobs.

To further support the sector, the government is preparing to activate three new regimes under the Development Law by the end of 2026, focusing on outward orientation, social entrepreneurship, and modern technologies. Additionally, Kalafatis highlighted a 2.2 billion euro package of measures for 2027 aimed at reducing taxes, social security contributions, and bureaucratic hurdles for freelancers and businesses.