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Greek 2027 budget presentation and economic outlook
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Greek government officials have presented and defended the 2027 draft budget, emphasizing the nation’s improved economic standing. Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis reported that Greece has transitioned from being a ‘black sheep’ of the European economy to a point of reference, noting growth rates that have exceeded the European average for seven consecutive years. The budget outlines goals to reduce unemployment to approximately 7.8%–7.9% and increase worker compensation. Pierrakakis also highlighted a strategy of early public debt repayment and interventions to mitigate the energy crisis. During a presentation to the Parliamentary Committee on Economic Affairs, Pierrakakis forecasted a 2.3% growth rate for 2027, which would surpass the Eurozone average of 1.2%. He noted that while the economy is growing, the cost of living remains a primary concern, citing 1.4 billion euros in government interventions for energy costs and social support. Additionally, wage increases are projected at 3.9% as inflation decelerates. Supporting the draft, New Democracy general rapporteur Theodoros Skylakakis stated that public finances are in order and national debt is decreasing. He noted that the post-Recovery and Resilience Facility era presents new challenges, requiring productivity-increasing reforms to maintain growth. Skylakakis also warned of a potential ‘perfect storm’ in 2027, citing risks such as European political instability, fiscal crises in France, and geopolitical tensions. In parallel diplomatic efforts, Deputy Minister Dimitris Markopoulos promoted Greece as a stable investment destination at the Delphi Economic Forum in Toronto, highlighting 91 tax and social security reductions implemented since 2019 to attract Canadian capital.
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