A renewed sense of opportunity is how Kyriakos Pierrakakis characterizes the outlook for Greece in 2026, pointing to growth, investment activity and citizens as the core focus of government strategy. He underscores that economic success ultimately depends on improving the everyday lives of people across the country.
A new tax reform comes into effect immediately, signaling what he describes as a practical step toward fairer distribution of burdens. Broader goals include boosting productive investments, generating higher value jobs, leveraging national development tools and expanding the use of public assets.
According to Pierrakakis, Greece enters the year with a more mature and outward looking economy that is capable of turning opportunity into long term progress. Recent figures reflect this shift clearly.
Growth is projected at 2.4 percent in 2026, while investments are set to rise by 10.2 percent, a pace four times higher than the European Union average. Unemployment is estimated to fall to 8.6 percent, reaching its lowest level since 2008.
Inflation is forecast to ease to 2.2 percent, which the minister says will help reduce pressure on households. A strong primary surplus of 2.8 percent is expected to remain in place, reinforcing the view that growth can coexist with fiscal stability.
These advances, he stresses, matter only if they translate into noticeable improvements for citizens in areas such as wages, employment prospects and family wellbeing. Genuine economic progress, he says, must be felt in daily life.
The minister highlights that the ongoing tax reform forms part of this approach and is already reflected in family incomes. He presents it as a foundation for a more stable path toward fairness.
Government policy in 2026 will continue to emphasize development initiatives that support society and strengthen confidence in the economy. The administration’s priorities remain focused on expanding productive investments, creating better jobs, tapping national development tools and reducing inequalities.
Pierrakakis describes the year ahead as one filled with opportunity, adding that Greece will move forward with consistency, stability and a clear orientation toward the country’s future. Happy New Year to all.
