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RRF promise fades as growth outlook weakens
EconomyMacroeconomyframework for the 2026–2029 period, including updated fiscal and macroeconomic expectations. The data... overall deficits of 0.2% of GDP in 2026 and 2027, returning to balance in 2028 and showing a small... primary surplus path: 2.8% of GDP in 2026 and 2.7% in each of the following three years
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EC keeps growth estimates broadly unchanged, fiscal outlook improves markedly
EconomyMacroeconomygrowth at 2.1 percent, marginally accelerating to 2.3 percent in 2025 and at 2.2 percent in 2026... is not seen meeting the ECB objective before 2026, expected at 3 percent this year and 2.4 percent in 2025, falling below the 2 percent threshold in 2026. In the estimates in May, inflation for 2024
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Macro and fiscal outlook for Greece remain favourable in latest EC forecasts
EconomyMacroeconomyin economic expansion in 2025 and 2026. Alongside robust private consumption, backed by steady income growth, these factors are projected to sustain GDP growth at 2.3 pct in 2025 and 2.2 pct in 2026... gradually, reaching 2.8 pct in 2025 and 2.3 pct in 2026. Core inflation (excluding energy and food
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Newsletter 501 - 03/04/2026
for a €300 million emergency fiscal intervention. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz on 2 March 2026... pct. Key risks ahead The duration of the conflict remains the decisive variable for Greece’s 2026 performance. Under a scenario where the conflict abates by mid‑2026, the BoG projects growth will slow
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How Iran war is reshaping Greece’s economy
EconomyFeatures. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz on 2 March 2026 remains the primary driver of global trade... of the conflict remains the decisive variable for Greece’s 2026 performance. Under a scenario where the conflict abates by mid‑2026, the BoG projects growth will slow to 2.0 pct, compared with the 2.4 pct
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IMF expects modest recovery, lingering debt but primary surplus to return swiftly
EconomyMacroeconomyin 2026. Growth in the last quarter of this year is seen picking up by 6.9 pct, and slowing down..., after -7.4 pct last year and a recovery from next year up to 2026 at -3.5 pct. This year’s estimate... recover to -2.6 pct of GDP next year, towards a -1.5 pct of GDP by 2026. This year’s estimate
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OECD sees stable growth of 2.2 pct next year and persistent structural challenges
EconomyMacroeconomyby 2.3 pct this year, 2.2 pct in 2025, and 2.5 pct in 2026, driven by rising disposable incomes... to decrease gradually, reaching 2 pct by late 2026, despite persistent services and core inflation... of GDP in 2024 to 3.6 pct in 2026. Revenue growth, improved tax collection, and a new cruise fee
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OECD sees stable growth path of 2 pct in 2025, long-term challenges persist
EconomyMacroeconomygrowth is projected to remain resilient at 2 pct in 2025 and 2.1 pct in 2026, supported by higher... these challenges, headline inflation is projected to ease to 2.0 pct by 2026, supported by lower... primary fiscal surpluses of 2.1 pct and 2.2 pct of GDP are seen for 2025 and 2026, respectively
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S&P leaves Greece's 'BBB' rating unchanged, hints at slower pace of upgrades
Economydeficits averaging 0.6 pct of GDP are projected for 2026–2028, reflecting consistent fiscal... 2026, supported by strong domestic demand and a surge in investment. Greece’s fiscal position... to average 6.6 pct of GDP over 2025–2026 and to decline gradually to 5.5 pct by 2027–2028. On the fiscal
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Newsletter 505 - 22/05/2026
economic outcomes. Earlier this month, the Bank of Greece revised down its outlook for 2026, projecting growth of 1.9% and raising its inflation estimate to 3.1%. Last week, in the progress report for 2026... at 3.7% in 2026 before moderating to 2.4% in 2027. Investment is expected to remain robust in 2026
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