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Greek economic development and EU funding priorities

Overview

Discussions regarding Greece’s economic strategy and development priorities have focused on structural reforms and European Union funding. Initially, the PASOK party outlined an economic vision aimed at transforming Greece into a more productive nation through increased investment, modernization of the primary sector, and the use of artificial intelligence. Key suggestions included replacing the Superfund with a National Wealth Fund and establishing a Development Bank for SMEs. At the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis formalized this direction by unveiling a strategic roadmap through 2031 titled the ‘Agreement of Progress and Prosperity.’ This plan is built upon ten major pillars, including economic growth, judicial reform, education, and defense. The roadmap includes social and fiscal measures with a projected cost of 2.2 billion euros for 2027 and 3.5 billion euros by 2030. Specific economic targets include increasing manufacturing to 12% of GDP by 2031, reducing unemployment to below 6%, and ensuring the average wage exceeds 1,800 euros by 2030. The government also aims to raise the minimum wage to 1,000 euros by 2028 and reduce public debt to below 110% of GDP by 2030. Further details of the roadmap include boosting productivity through AI and automation for 300,000 SMEs and increasing the pension supplement for citizens over 65 to 400 euros. Additionally, the government plans to implement tax relief for self-employed professionals in smaller municipalities and aims for a 30% decrease in electricity prices within three years via renewable energy expansion. Regarding agriculture, Vice President Kostis Hatzidakis highlighted the potential to mobilize over 20 billion euros under the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for the 2028-2034 period. In preparation for the Greek Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2027, officials have emphasized EU enlargement and fiscal stability.

Entities

Greece · PASOK · European Union · Kostas Tsoukalas · Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Thanasis Kontogeorgis outlines vision for Greek economic productivity

    Minister of State Thanasis Kontogeorgis proposes a strategic shift for Greece, aiming to transition from economic recovery to a productivity-driven economy by 2030 through institutional and structural reforms.

  2. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Greece prioritizes EU enlargement and fiscal stability ahead of 2027 Presidency

    Greek officials emphasize fiscal stability and EU enlargement priorities ahead of Greece's 2027 EU Presidency and scheduled spring elections.

  3. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greece prioritizes cohesion and SMEs in EU budget talks

    Giannis Chatzitheodosiou discusses the impact of the proposed €2 trillion EU budget (2028-2034) on Greece, emphasizing Cohesion Policy, agricultural protection, and support for SMEs.

  4. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    PASOK outlines economic vision for Greece ahead of WEF

    PASOK spokesperson Kostas Tsoukalas outlined a long-term economic vision for Greece, focusing on productivity, investment, and state modernization ahead of the September World Economic Forum.

Sources

agropres.cat · athina984.gr · businessdaily.gr · emvolos.gr · mononews.gr · naftemporiki.gr · paraskhnio.gr · sofokleousin.gr

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