Greece’s Economy Surges Ahead

Greece’s Economy Surges Ahead

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ATHENS – Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis praised Greece’s strong economic performance during a meeting with Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe on Wednesday, highlighting robust growth, falling inflation, and surging investments and exports, CE Report quotes Athens-Macedonian

“Our growth rate is significantly higher than the Eurozone average,” Mitsotakis said, adding that Greece is “literally changing the fabric of the economy” by focusing on competitiveness and resolving deep-rooted structural issues.

The leaders discussed Greece’s economic trajectory, European trade policy, and fiscal resilience. Mitsotakis emphasized that the country’s fiscal position is “extremely positive,” allowing for support to vulnerable citizens through overperformance.

He credited past and present finance ministry leadership for tangible progress in combating tax evasion, calling it both a matter of efficiency and fairness.

Donohoe lauded Greece’s transformation from a crisis-hit economy to one now outperforming much of the Eurozone, stating it is “a privilege” to witness the country’s recovery. He also marked 50 years of diplomatic ties between Greece and Ireland.

Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to continued reforms, fiscal stability, and stronger EU-US trade relations.

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