https://www.macropolis.gr/ en MacroPolis 2013 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:58:18 GMT 2026-10-20T20:58:18Z en MacroPolis 2013 https://www.macropolis.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://www.macropolis.gr/ https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16530 Developments last week reaffirmed how hard it will be for the Greek government to escape the grind of dealing with cost‑of‑living issues. There is a realistic prospect that affordability will dominate the months running up to the next national elections, due by mid‑2027. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:04:08 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16530 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-10-19T08:04:08Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16515 The government tabled last Monday the draft budget for 2027 — an election year. The main components of the budget are in line with previous years, alongside a rather generous package of interventions for next year totalling roughly 2.3 billion euros. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:28:22 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16515 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-10-12T10:28:22Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16501 The Greek Finance Ministry tabled in Parliament on Monday the draft budget for 2027, with geopolitical uncertainties and the energy crisis casting a shadow over the growth outlook and the key assumptions. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:49:15 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16501 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-10-06T08:49:15Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16446 The macroeconomic releases — the latest Q2 GDP and national CPI data — were the main domestic economic events of last week, while developments outside Greece are fuelling concern about difficult months ahead for households. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:25:01 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16446 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-09-14T08:25:01Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16430 Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) GDP grew modestly in Q2, rising by 0.3 percent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ), from 0.2 percent increase in Q1, provisional data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) revealed on Monday. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:33:56 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16430 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-09-07T09:33:56Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16297 In its latest quarterly report, the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) argues that the Greek economy is currently navigating a complex global landscape, showing remarkable resilience despite geopolitical tensions. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:34:00 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16297 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-07-02T08:34:00Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16274 The Bank of Greece released on Tuesday its Monetary Policy Report for 2025-2026. The report outlines a period of significant global instability contrasted with the notable resilience and continued growth of the Greek economy. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:17:32 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16274 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-06-24T06:17:32Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16239 With the release of the OECD’s Economic Outlook last week, all major international organisations have now published their latest projections for 2026. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:18:56 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16239 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-06-09T07:18:56Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16233 Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) GDP grew modestly in Q1, rising by 0.2 percent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ), from 0.7 percent increase in Q4, provisional data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) revealed on Friday. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:19:04 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16233 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-06-05T09:19:04Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16226 In its latest Economic Outlook, the OECD says that Greece enters 2026 on a footing of notable economic resilience, though it remains “under pressure” from shifting global dynamics. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:32:04 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16226 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-06-04T07:32:04Z 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 https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16193 The European Commission released on Thursday its latest spring forecasts, projecting that Greece’s economic growth will slow gradually over the next three years as higher energy prices weigh on household incomes and consumer spending. Thu, 21 May 2026 10:50:08 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16193 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-05-21T10:50:08Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16173 The impact of the protracted Iran conflict is now filtering into the Greek economy and is reflected in hard data and sentiment indicators covering periods after the war began at the end of February. Wed, 13 May 2026 09:31:02 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16173 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-05-13T09:31:02Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16167 Fitch reaffirmed on Friday Greece’s rating at ‘BBB’ with a stable outlook, citing stronger fiscal and macroeconomic fundamentals, resilient growth, and improved policy credibility, while noting that the country still faces structural vulnerabilities stemming from the debt crisis. Mon, 11 May 2026 06:58:03 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16167 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-05-11T06:58:03Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16153 The Bank of Greece published on Tuesday its latest financial stability report, noting continued signs of resilience in the Greek economy, although the outlook is affected by heightened geopolitical risks. Wed, 06 May 2026 09:02:34 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16153 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-05-06T09:02:34Z 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 https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16029 Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) GDP grew modestly in Q4, rising by 0.8 percent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ), from a upwards revised 0.7 percent increase in Q3, provisional data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) revealed on Friday. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:13:27 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16029 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-03-06T11:13:27Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15654 The latest interim monetary policy report published by the Bank of Greece sees the Greek economy sustaining its growth trajectory, maintaining the solid fiscal performance. The document also outlines policy recommendations for the ongoing economic challenges. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:35:56 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15654 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-12-23T08:35:56Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15640 The government was battered this week by farmers blocking national roads and key infrastructure and from its own parliamentary group, which questioned openly the administration’s approach, the Eurogroup’s unanimous election of Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis as its president for the next two and half years was a welcome development for Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, at least on the public relations front. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:06:14 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15640 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-12-16T09:06:14Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15623 The Finance Ministry submitted to the European Commission recently the latest multiyear fiscal framework for the 2026–2029 period, including updated fiscal and macroeconomic expectations. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:38:28 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15623 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-12-09T11:38:28Z