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Second round of local elections deliver worrying results for PM, glimmer of hope for opposition
PoliticsGreek Politicseven though he came under heavy criticism in connection to the extensive flooding in the area... on to control of Greece’s third-largest city for a third term. New Democracy Mitsotakis, who spent
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Underwhelming GDP highlights investment falling short of mark
EconomyMacroeconomyto exogenous factors beyond its control, however, overconfidence in the investments outlook has been... sectors of economic activity, the government expected the RRF to do some of the heavy lifting, however
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Newsletter 422 - 26/04/2024
in motion to replace Stigas with a leader under the direct control of Kassidiaris and to embezzle... could mean lower heavy lifting to reach this year’s goal of 2.1 pct of GDP, a level that it needs
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Fitch leaves rating unchanged at 'BBB-', ups outlook to positive
EconomyMacroeconomycontrol. Fitch forecasts continued, though smaller, surpluses in 2025 and 2026. In April 2025... trade deficit and modest tourism surplus growth. A structurally low savings rate and import-heavy
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Despite foreign policy concerns, New Democracy builds poll lead as opponents falter
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe heavy diplomatic load generated by the series of notable geopolitical developments affecting... Ministry, was a clear indication that the PM wanted to have closer control of Greece’s diplomatic
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Conflict in Middle East puts fresh pressure on economy
EconomyMacroeconomythe uncertainty that has been caused globally by the trade policy of the US and the prospect of heavy... on events outside Greece’s control and the challenges could ease off if there is de-escalation
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Newsletter 484 - 14/11/2025
percent believe the country is “out of control.” Amid this domestic turbulence, Mitsotakis scored... to provide it. The survey also captures a heavy reliance of young Greek workers on their families, with 43
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Fitch rating upgrade concludes another successful year for GGBs
Economycontrol, contrasting with the median ‘BBB’ deficit of 3.7 pct. Even with the modest fiscal easing..., far above peers. Low domestic savings and import-heavy investment patterns continue to fuel
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Newsletter 485 - 21/11/2025
with broader efforts to displace Russian gas and limit Chinese control over critical infrastructure... to €73.65 billion in 2026. The tax composition remains a thorn in the government’s side, as its heavy
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Greek relief at EU-Turkey refugee deal but heavy lifting lies ahead
PoliticsForeign PolicyGreek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras declared himself satisfied with the outcome of Friday’s EU-Turkey summit on refugees and said its content, particularly the references to the accession chapters that will open for Ankara, represented a diplomatic vict...
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