Budget | Tags | MacroPolis https://www.macropolis.gr/ en MacroPolis 2013 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:50:16 GMT 2026-06-16T07:50:16Z en MacroPolis 2013 MacroPolis https://www.macropolis.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://www.macropolis.gr/ Budget continues to perform strongly with 3.64 bln surplus up to May https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16256 The budget primary balance landed at a surplus of 3.64 billion euros up to May, according to the preliminary budget execution data released by the Finance Ministry (MoF) on Monday. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:47:24 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16256 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-06-15T13:47:24Z Brussels flags downside risks for Greece as conflict‑driven inflation surges https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16205 The European Commission published last week its latest spring economic forecasts, becoming the latest institution to confirm that the unresolved Iran conflict will be a key factor shaping this year’s economic outcomes. Tue, 26 May 2026 08:43:53 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16205 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-05-26T08:43:53Z Timing factors and contained spending keep primary balance 2.89 bln above target in April https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16201 The budget primary balance was confirmed at a surplus of 5.19 billion euros for April2026, compared to a surplus of 1.85 billion euros a year earlier, according to the final Finance Ministry (MoF) budget execution data released on Monday. Mon, 25 May 2026 08:02:11 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16201 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-05-25T08:02:11Z April primary surplus beats target thanks to improved taxes and contained spending https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16182 The budget primary balance produced a surplus of 5.18 billion euros up to April, according to the preliminary budget execution data released by the Finance Ministry (MoF) on Friday. Fri, 15 May 2026 08:25:36 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16182 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-05-15T08:25:36Z Primary surplus at 4.37 bln up to March thanks to deferred spending, VAT intakes https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16133 The budget primary balance was confirmed at a surplus of 4.37 billion euros for March 2026, compared to a surplus of 2.73 billion euros a year earlier, according to the final Finance Ministry (MoF) budget execution data released on Monday. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:44:49 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16133 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-04-27T08:44:49Z Greece unveils new batch of cost-of-living measures after robust 2025 fiscal results https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16124 Greece’s statistical authority published on Wednesday the first notification of the fiscal data for 2025, capturing a strong fiscal performance and the ongoing downward path of Greek debt. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:11:47 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16124 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-04-22T10:11:47Z Underspend and rising tax revenues push primary surplus to 4.39 bln by March https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16113 The budget primary balance produced a surplus of 4.39 billion euros up to March, according to the preliminary budget execution data released by the Finance Ministry (MoF) on Wednesday. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:34:24 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16113 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-04-16T07:34:24Z IMF sees war having moderate impact on economy, while fiscal outlook remains solid https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16112 The IMF published this week its latest macroeconomic and fiscal forecasts in the context of the spring meetings with the World Bank, capturing the effects of the Iran conflict and its impact on the global outlook. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:25:43 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16112 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-04-16T07:25:43Z 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