Why Greece Is Paying Off Its Public Debt Instead of Funding Benefits

Why Greece Is Paying Off Its Debt Instead of Funding Benefits In recent months, Greece has surprised many observers by doing something few crisis-hit countries manage to do: it is repaying its public debt ahead of schedule. Loans linked to the bailout era are being paid down faster than required, even as households continue to … Περισσότερα

Greece’s Growth Narrative Is Cracking — And the Data Tell a Different Story

AI TakeawaysSummary of key points with the help of artificial intelligence Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis often repeats a simple and reassuring line: Greece is among the fastest-growing economies in the Eurozone. On the surface, the numbers seem to back him up. Greece’s GDP growth has indeed outpaced that of several major Eurozone economies in … Περισσότερα

Why Labour Is Still So Expensive in Greece — And Why Overtime Is Getting Cheaper

AI Takeaways Indirect labour costs remain one of the most significant — and least transparent — burdens on employment. They raise the cost for businesses, act as a disincentive to hiring, and are not immediately felt as income by workers themselves. Somewhere along the way, this burden seems to “disappear”. Unsurprisingly, market-oriented voices have long … Περισσότερα

Greece’s Debt Path: Why 2026 May Be the Last Easy Year

AI Takeaways Greece’s Public Debt: Why 2026 May Be the Last Easy Year The first sovereign debt issuance of the year — a €4 billion 10‑year bond — offers a timely opportunity to draw some relatively straightforward conclusions about the trajectory of Greek public debt. Beyond the technically impressive and largely understated active debt management … Περισσότερα