# Greek economic policy and political discourse > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-economic-policy-and-political-discourse > Updated: 2026-08-22T10:44:56.000Z. Sources: 59. Developments: 2. As the Thessaloniki International Fair approaches, the Greek government has detailed specific components of its long-term economic roadmap through 2030. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to announce a 1.7 billion euro support package designed to reduce tax burdens and increase disposable income for families, retirees, and small businesses. A significant pillar of the government’s fiscal strategy includes the early repayment of 12.84 billion euros in national debt, a move projected to save 370 million euros annually in interest payments. In the energy sector, the administration is moving forward with a 1 billion euro “energy escape clause” for the 2026–2028 period, prioritizing renewable energy storage, energy efficiency, and reforms in water management and urban planning. Minister of National Economy and Finance Kyriakos Pierrakakis has further clarified that the September interventions will focus on three main pillars: income support, addressing private debt, and attracting investment. For the self-employed, the government is considering tax relief and reduced social security contributions for tax-compliant individuals, while farmers may benefit from permanent tax reductions and an upgraded subsidy mechanism. To address private debt, a new mechanism is scheduled for activation on September 21 to protect primary residences through an out-of-court process. Political tensions regarding the fair’s schedule remain high. Alexis Tsipras and the Hellenic Left Coalition (ELAS) have maintained their plan to present their economic program on September 2, ahead of the Prime Minister. Government officials continue to criticize this timing, characterizing it as an attempt to break political tradition and undermine the Prime Minister’s presence at the event. ## Claims - Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will announce a new package of economic support measures at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) (corroborated by 8 sources) - The economic package aims to reduce tax burdens and increase disposable income for various social groups (corroborated by 6 sources) - Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis stated that the next elections are scheduled for the spring of 2027. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Alexis Tsipras intends to present the economic program of the Hellenic Left-Syriza Alliance in Thessaloniki. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Fighting tax evasion has generated 1.8 billion euros in additional revenue. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The Greek Minister of National Economy and Finance announced a triple economic intervention for September. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A new measure to protect primary residences through an extrajudicial mechanism will be activated on September 21. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Kyriakos Mitsotakis will present economic policy axes for 2027 and a strategic plan through 2030 at the Thessaloniki International Fair. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The government is finalizing an economic package worth at least 1.7 billion euros to be announced at the TIF. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Over 400,000 self-employed individuals with annual net incomes exceeding 10,000 euros will benefit from new tax reforms. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-22: Greece to announce economic support package at Thessaloniki International Fair Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will announce a major economic package at the Thessaloniki International Fair, targeting tax relief for professionals, farmers, and pensioners, and new debt protection tools. 59 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-political-tensions-rise-ahead-of-thessaloniki-international-fair ### 2026-08-09: Thanasis Kontogeorgis discusses Greek economic growth and Thessaloniki International Fair Greek Minister Thanasis Kontogeorgis reported a 25% rise in tourism receipts and announced that new economic measures will be unveiled at the Thessaloniki International Fair. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-deputy-minister-discusses-economic-policy-and-tourism-growth --- Cite as: Greek economic policy and political discourse. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/greek-economic-policy-and-political-discourse