Budget | Tags | MacroPolis https://www.macropolis.gr/ en MacroPolis 2013 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:14:02 GMT 2026-04-11T16:14:02Z en MacroPolis 2013 MacroPolis https://www.macropolis.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://www.macropolis.gr/ Significant underspend and tame taxes lead to primary surplus of 2.99 bln in Feb https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16073 The budget primary balance was confirmed at a surplus of 2.99 billion euros for February 2026, compared to a surplus of 2.8 billion euros a year earlier, according to the final Finance Ministry (MoF) budget execution data released on Thursday. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:08:52 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16073 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-03-26T11:08:52Z Budget primary surplus at 3 bln in Feb as tax performance moderates https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16051 The budget primary balance produced a surplus of 3 billion euros up to February, according to the preliminary budget execution data released by the Finance Ministry (MoF) on Monday. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:03:24 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16051 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-03-16T10:03:24Z Jan primary surplus beats target due to 1.7-bln-euro underspend https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15985 The budget primary balance was confirmed at a surplus of 3.51 billion euros for January 2026, compared to a surplus of 1.98 billion euros a year earlier, according to the final Finance Ministry (MoF) budget execution data released on Wednesday. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:03:06 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15985 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-02-25T10:03:06Z Jan primary surplus at 3.5 bln as underspend continues into 2026 https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15958 The budget primary balance produced a surplus of 3.5 billion euros at the opening month of 2026, according to the preliminary budget execution data released by the Finance Ministry (MoF) on Monday. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:26:04 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15958 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-02-16T09:26:04Z Strong primary surplus of over 8 bln at close of 2025 as spending is contained https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15910 The budget primary balance was confirmed at a surplus of 8.09 billion euros for 2025, compared to a surplus of 8.7 billion euros a year earlier, according to the final Finance Ministry (MoF) budget execution data released on Monday. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:07:26 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15910 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-01-26T09:07:26Z Small total surplus for budget at close of 2025 as underspend remains prominent https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15886 The budget primary balance produced a surplus of 8 billion euros up to December, according to the preliminary budget execution data released by the Finance Ministry (MoF) on Thursday. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:30:19 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15886 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-01-15T10:30:19Z Primary surplus confirmed at 12.68 bln in Nov as underspend continues https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15721 The budget primary balance was confirmed at a surplus of 12.68 billion euros up to November, compared to a surplus of 12.01 billion euros in the same period a year earlier, according to the final Finance Ministry (MoF) budget execution data released on Monday. Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:09:16 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15721 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-12-29T11:09:16Z Budget continues to outperform in Nov as taxes beat target by 334 mln https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15644 The budget primary balance produced a surplus of 12.65 billion euros up to November, according to the preliminary budget execution data released by the Finance Ministry (MoF) on Wednesday. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:13:36 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15644 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-12-18T10:13:36Z PM touts strong economy and housing measures but voters focus on everyday worries https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15641 PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis hit back at his critics in the budget debate on Tuesday, by unveiling new measures to tackle the housing crisis and defending his tough stance on the ongoing farmers’ protests. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:58:13 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15641 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-12-17T10:58:13Z Oct budget execution data affirms strong revenue performance https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15586 The budget primary balance was confirmed at a surplus of 10.25 billion euros up to October, compared to a surplus of 13.53 billion euros in the same period a year earlier, according to the final Finance Ministry (MoF) budget execution data released on Tuesday. Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:20:52 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15586 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-11-26T09:20:52Z Final 2026 budget foresees stable growth and strong tax performance https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15574 The Finance Ministry tabled in Parliament on Thursday the final budget for 2026, which sees growth slightly accelerating, a strong fiscal performance and a downward trajectory for the debt-to-GDP ratio Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:45:37 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15574 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-11-20T11:45:37Z Budget underspend carries on in Oct as taxes continue to outperform https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15565 The budget primary balance produced a surplus of 10.3 billion euros up to October, according to the preliminary budget execution data released by the Finance Ministry (MoF) on Monday. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:39:40 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15565 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-11-17T09:39:40Z Strong VAT, income tax revenue and restrained spending drive strong primary surplus in Sep https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15510 The budget primary balance was confirmed at a surplus of 9.45 billion euros up to September, compared to a surplus of 8.76 billion euros in the same period a year earlier, according to the final Finance Ministry (MoF) budget execution data released on Monday. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:11:42 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15510 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-10-27T10:11:42Z IMF's latest macro and fiscal estimates reflect economic stability https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15483 The International Monetary Fund published this week its latest global macro and fiscal forecasts in the context of the annual meetings held in Washington. For Greece, the outlook remains positive although the IMF has a slightly more moderate take than the Greek authorities. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:32:12 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15483 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-10-16T07:32:12Z Tax collections and contained spending take primary surplus 4.15 bln above target in Sep https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15481 The budget primary balance produced a surplus of 9.36 billion euros up to September, according to the preliminary budget execution data released by the Finance Ministry (MoF) on Wednesday. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:08:15 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15481 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-10-15T11:08:15Z Government budgeting on a late RRF sprint https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15478 The draft budget for 2026 tabled in Parliament last week contained interesting signals for further policy considerations and the public debate. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:22:29 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15478 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-10-14T09:22:29Z Draft budget for 2026 sees growth accelerating to 2.4 pct, tax collections remaining strong https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15462 The Greek Finance Ministry tabled in Parliament on Monday the draft budget for 2026, which sees a stable growth trajectory and a strong budget performance led by tax revenues, notably indirect taxes. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:22:34 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15462 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-10-07T08:22:34Z Strong tax revenues, major underspend lead primary surplus 3.57 bln above target in Aug https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15430 The budget primary balance was confirmed at a surplus of 8.5 billion euros up to August, compared to a surplus of 7.57 billion euros in the same period a year earlier, according to the final Finance Ministry (MoF) budget execution data released on Thursday. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:19:19 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15430 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-09-25T09:19:19Z Underspend and taxes push primary balance up to Aug 3.77 bln above target https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.15408 The budget primary balance produced a surplus of 8.7 billion euros up to August, according to the preliminary budget execution data released by the Finance Ministry (MoF) on Monday. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 08:37:47 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.15408 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-09-15T08:37:47Z Primary balance up to July confirmed at 7.94 bln due to underspend, tax revenues https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15360 The budget primary balance was confirmed at a surplus of 7.94 billion euros up to July, compared to a surplus of 5.67 billion euros in the same period a year earlier, according to the final Finance Ministry (MoF) budget execution data released on Monday. Mon, 25 Aug 2025 07:42:01 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15360 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-08-25T07:42:01Z