The final line is the government’s announcements on the package of benefits and measures that will reach up to 2 billion euros, which the prime minister will present. Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition (TIF) in early September.
The government seeks to relax the “loop” of the cost of life pushing households daily, with interventions totaling at least 1.5 billion euros. The package mainly aims at supporting middle class, pensioners, young men and young professionals, at a time when accuracy continues to gnaw the disposable income.
The cost of life cost and political stakes
The summer season has shown the reduced ability of Greek households to enjoy a holiday, with most being limited to short excursions or staying in the mainland. New Democracy MPs conveyed to Maximus Palace the message that accuracy is the biggest problem for the middle class – the ruling backbone of the ruling party.
Objective: to relieve middle class
The government package, which has already locked up to 1.5 billion euros, according to Kostis Hatzidakis, may increase. Includes:
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Taxation for employees with the aim of enhancing the available income.
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Scalable tax exemptions For families with children, with greater support for older children.
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Aid of low -income pensionersin order to address the reduction of their purchasing power.
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Housing facilities and support of new professionalsas the acquisition of home has become prohibitive for many.
The government excludes reductions in indirect taxes, such as VAT, but leaves open the possibility of further reductions in direct taxes.
Political strategy and electoral horizon
Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to stress to the TIF that the government will run out of four years, placing the elections in the spring of 2027, without changes in electoral law. This year’s presence in Thessaloniki is gaining particular political weight, as the New Democracy is seeking a push for the critical 2026, with the aim of the pre -election year to act as a “dying” for victory in the polls.
Financial data and budgetary targets
Despite accuracy, Greece is expected to record a primary surplus higher than this year. Specifically:
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Objective 2025: 2.4% of GDP
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Assessment: 3.5% of GDP
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2024: 4.8% of GDP
The maintenance of high surpluses will be based on growth potential and tax evasion measures, while the target for public debt is to decline by 2028 so that Greece will cease to be the country with the highest debt in the EU as a percentage of GDP.
Investment thrust and development prospects
Growth is expected to be reinforced by:
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Projects funded by the recovery fund.
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Participation in three new European Environmental Funds totaling 8 billion euros.
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Increase in the national leg of the Public Investment Program.
The government will attempt to link these positive prospects to the concept of “stability”, presenting it as a foundation for development and job creation.
Shadow of scandals and political difficulties
The OPECEPE case and the subsidy management scandal have hurt the government’s image, intensifying the need for political counterattack through the TIF. At the same time, the Tempe accident left a heavy footprint on the reform agenda, while self -reliance in polls is currently a difficult target.