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Greek fiscal performance and state debt status

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Greece continues to demonstrate strong fiscal performance alongside persistent challenges with state arrears. arrears and household costs. For the seven-month eight-month period from January to July ending in August 2026, the government reported a primary surplus of approximately €5.77 billion, significantly exceeding the initial target of €4.417 €6.5 billion. Tax revenues for this period reached approximately €42.9 €49.5 billion, outperforming projections. A major driver was exceeding government targets by €1.4 billion. This total includes €441 million derived from the Egnatia Odos concession and the Elliniko casino license. Revenue growth remains driven by economic activity and increased collections from Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue, which saw an increase of approximately €2 billion compared to the previous year. This surge is attributed to economic growth, tourism, electronic transactions, and reduced tax evasion, though price increases on essential goods have also contributed to higher collections. While special consumption taxes, particularly as fuel prices rise. Despite these surpluses surpluses, which have supported credit rating upgrades from agencies such as Fitch, the revenue growth highlights the impact upgrades, household finances face mounting pressure. The Bank of Greece estimates annual inflation and the regressive nature of VAT on low-income earners. Other revenue streams included personal income taxes, which exceeded targets by €346 million, at 3.5%. Rising costs for essential goods are notable, with gasoline reaching approximately €2.16 per liter and corporate income taxes, which exceeded targets by €20 million. In July, a surge in collections was largely driven by taxpayers settling liabilities in full diesel at €2.14 per liter, while heating oil prices are projected to benefit from discounts of 2% increase significantly compared to 4%. Total expenditures for the period amounted previous year. Furthermore, while nominal wage increases may occur, they could lead to €45.602 billion, influenced by investment payments, support measures, and Recovery Fund projects. Consequently, the overall budget balance recorded a deficit of €344 million, an improvement over the projected deficit of €1.323 billion. In the tourism sector, economic indicators for the first half of 2026 show rising activity, though Bank of Greece data indicates a trend of lower per-capita spending. higher income tax burdens, potentially offsetting gains in consumer purchasing power.

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