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Greece continues aggressive public debt reduction

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Greek Ministry of Finance projections released in July 2026 show the public-debt-to-GDP ratio falling to 136.8% in 2026—the first time below the 140% threshold that triggered the 2010-2018 bailout—and continuing to 131.5% (2027), 124.6% (2028), and 119% (2029). The decline is driven by strong growth, sizable primary surpluses, and an aggressive early-repayment schedule. In August 2026, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced plans to repay approximately €13 billion in 2026. By early September, officials indicated that the €53 billion in loans from the first bailout programme could be fully repaid by 2029 or 2030, two years ahead of the original 2031 target. Regarding overdue liabilities, public debts to private suppliers and taxpayers decreased by 7.8% in July, falling to €3.275 billion from €3.552 billion in June. This reduction was primarily driven by lower hospital debts and a decrease in outstanding tax refunds, particularly VAT. As of late July, public hospitals remained the largest debtors, with obligations to suppliers reaching €1.235 billion. To enhance fiscal oversight, Minister of National Economy and Finance Kyriakos Pierrakakis announced the upcoming launch of the ‘Synepia’ platform. Expected to be operational by the end of the year, the tool is designed to provide real-time data and full visibility regarding the state’s overdue debts to private individuals. The platform aims to identify which specific agencies have paid or remain pending, effectively creating a ‘black list’ for non-compliant entities to address liquidity issues in the real economy. Since the beginning of the year, approximately 265,000 invoices totaling €22.6 billion have been recorded under mandatory application protocols. In September 2026, the platform was reaffirmed as a key tool for increasing transparency regarding outstanding debts to suppliers, taxpayers, and pensioners.

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