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Greece 2026‑2030 development plan

Overview

In early July 2026 the government unveiled a multi‑year strategy to boost productivity, expand exports and cut unemployment to 8 % by 2030. At the Economist conference Minister of Development Takis Theodorikakos highlighted 930 projects worth over €3 billion, incentives exceeding €1 billion and 91 strategic investments, including 22 major projects launched in the previous 18 months. The agenda targets a reduction of unemployment from 18 % to 8 %, the creation of 560 000 jobs and reversal of brain‑drain, with emphasis on AI, EU Competitiveness Fund use, tax and insurance‑contribution cuts, private investment, housing support and merit‑based public‑service reforms. On 21 July the National Development Plan (EΠΑ) was approved with a €23 billion budget financed entirely from national resources, doubling public‑investment capacity relative to 2019‑2025. Funding will flow through 20 sectoral, 13 regional and 4 special programmes, aiming to modernise infrastructure, transport, climate protection, green growth, digital transformation, innovation and social cohesion, and to strengthen regional connectivity and entrepreneurship. The second round of the Development Law, closed on 24 July, attracted 270 proposals – 170 in manufacturing‑supply‑chain, 86 for specially assisted areas, 14 large‑investment projects and a newly created Agriculture‑Nutrition regime – each eligible for €150 million incentives. Public support exceeds €1.5 billion within a €3.1 billion budget, with expectations of more than 15 000 jobs. In early August, Minister Theodorikakos announced dedicated ELIDEK funding under the 2026‑2030 plan to build a digital national research repository, flagship centres of excellence and stronger university‑industry collaboration. To address opposition concerns regarding European resource utilization, the Ministry reported that of the €348.5 million committed by ELIDEK for 2016–2030, €278 million had been absorbed as of June 30, 2026. This includes €68.3 million from the Recovery Fund for 279 projects approved in 2022.

Entities

Ministry of Development · Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation · Takis Theodorikakos · Takis Theodorakis · ELIDEK

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greece Ministry of Development reports 230M+ euros in research funding

    Greece's Ministry of Development reports that over 232 million euros have been allocated to research and innovation between 2019 and 2026, utilizing ELIDEK funds and the Recovery Fund.

  2. 13 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 8 sources
    Greek Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos Secures ELIDEK Funding in 2026‑30 Plan

    Greek Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos confirmed ELIDEK funding in the 2026‑30 sectoral development programme, targeting a digital research repository, centres of excellence and industry‑university ties

  3. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 16 sources
    Greece's Development Law Secures 270 New Investment Plans

    Greece's Development Law's second round drew 270 projects—170 manufacturing, 86 regional, 14 large—each with €150 M backing, aiming to boost industry, create jobs and reduce regional gaps.

  4. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 21 sources
    Greece's 23 billion‑euro National Development Plan 2026‑2030

    Greece approved a €23 billion National Development Plan 2026‑2030, funded wholly by national resources, targeting infrastructure, green and digital projects, and doubling previous public‑investment capacity.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greece outlines 2030 economic strategy and investment plan

    Greece’s development minister and vice‑president detail a 2030 plan featuring €3 bn of projects, job creation targets, AI and EU funding, while a U.S. congressman stresses Greece’s strategic security role.

Sources

agrinionews.gr · athina984.gr · businessdaily.gr · capital.gr · cnn.gr · eleftherostypos.gr · emvolos.gr · enikonomia.gr · ertnews.gr · gargalianoionline.gr · iefimerida.gr · ieidiseis.gr · larissanet.gr · lykavitos.gr · makrar.se · makthes.gr · mononews.gr · myportal.gr · newmoney.gr · newsbeast.gr · pelop.gr · primeminister.gr · rethnea.gr · sbctv.gr · seleo.gr · sofokleousin.gr · tanea.gr · tharos.gr · thepressroom.gr · thessnews.gr · thestival.gr · thriassio.gr · tradeinvestsa.co.za · tromaktiko.gr · usay.gr · xronos-kozanis.gr · ypodomes.com · zougla.gr

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