AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGreek Public Finance: Greece’s public debt hit €406.1bn in 2025, while general government debt fell to €362.9bn and financing needs were €17.649bn, with borrowing costs averaging 2.89% and €7.78bn raised via bond issues. EU Budget Battle: EU leaders kick off talks on the next seven-year budget and new “own resources,” with member states clashing over the size and funding mix of a roughly €2tn plan. Competitiveness Watch: Greece stayed 50th in the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook (21st within the EU), with the Hellenic Industrial Association pointing to strengths in human capital and business base but warning on structural gaps. Digital Economy: Greece’s digital public administration score improved slightly in OECD reporting, highlighting gov.gr services, AI use in the Cadastre, and strong connectivity metrics. Transport & Trade: The EU earmarked €3.8bn for the Black Sea–Aegean transport corridor, plus a new €1.1bn call, aiming to cut costs and boost connectivity and security. Crypto Regulation: Greece is expected to reject Binance’s MiCA application, raising the risk of reduced EU access as the July deadline nears. Energy & Industry: Greece approved Chevron’s entry into Block 10 offshore gas, while regional shipping and energy projects continue to expand. Tourism & Lifestyle: Greece’s tourism push includes new voucher schemes and “Tourism for All” expansion, alongside fresh festival activity at Epidaurus.
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