KEDE holds annual conference in Kalamata to discuss municipal funding

KEDE Kalamata Greek municipalities local government funding energy costs

The Central Union of Municipalities of Greece (KEDE) is holding its annual regular conference in Kalamata from November 5 to 7, 2026. The summit focuses on the financial autonomy of municipalities, the implementation of the new Local Government Code, and discussions regarding the 2027 state budget.

A primary concern is the gap between the actual operating costs of municipalities, estimated at approximately 5.35 billion euros, and the funding they receive, which is around 3 billion euros. KEDE officials have called for a readjustment of Central Autonomous Resources (KAP) and warned of potential mobilizations if demands are not met.

To alleviate budget pressures, KEDE President Lazaros Kyrizoglou has proposed reducing electricity costs for municipalities from the current 0.24 euros per kilowatt-hour to 0.10 euros. Such a measure could potentially save approximately 240 million euros annually. Additionally, officials expressed dissatisfaction with the 2027 budget draft, which predicts a decrease in total transfers to local government organizations from 6.575 billion euros in 2026 to 5.905 billion euros in 2027.

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Athens · Central Union of Municipalities of Greece · Charis Doukas · EETAΑ · Greek Local Development and Autonomy Company · Haris Doukas · Harris Doukas · Hellenic Company for Local Development and Local Government · Kalamata · Lazaros Kyrizoglou

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Municipal operational costs reached 5.4 billion euros in 2025. www.ertnews.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Water bills for Attica municipalities will increase by 10% following EYDAP adjustments. thefaq.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] An EETAΑ study identifies a 2.5 billion euro funding gap. thefaq.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Municipalities received 2.9 billion euros in resources in 2025. www.ertnews.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Reducing electricity costs to half would save municipalities 300 million euros. www.ertnews.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Energy costs for municipalities are expected to increase by 10%. thefaq.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Municipal payroll costs are expected to increase by 7% to 8% in 2027. thefaq.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Revenue increases for local authorities from the 2027 state budget will be zero. thefaq.gr