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KOSTIS HATZIDAKIS
Five interventions for competitiveness
2025 will be a year of further reduction of social security contributions and taxes for taxpayers who are consistent, said the Minister of National Economy and Finance Kostis Hatzidakis at the 8th Growth Awards Competition of Eurobank and Grant Thornton.
The 4 priorities in the economy - Investment, exports, competition, competitiveness
The government's shift from now on increasingly to four priority areas was underlined by the Minister of Economy and Finance, Kostis Hatzidakis, speaking at the World Ahead 2025: Athens Gala Dinner event organised by The Economist.
Absorption of the Recovery Fund will reach 64%
The Minister of Economy and Finance, Kostis Hatzidakis, participated yesterday and today in the Eurogroup and ECOFIN meetings in Brussels.
Total (fiscal) deficit approaching zero in 2024
Greece has achieved a primary surplus of close to 3% of GDP and a total (fiscal) deficit approaching zero in 2024, said Economy Minister Kostis Hatzidakis, speaking yesterday at the founding event of the Synergia think tank in Athens.
Greece 4th in the EU in the absorption of NSRF and 8th in the Recovery Fund
Greece is among the top EU countries in terms of the absorption of Recovery Fund and NSRF resources in 2024, according to the yearly calculation presented today, at a press conference, by the Minister of National Economy and Finance, Kostis Hatzidakis.
Greece's borrowing conditions confirm confidence in our economy
The Minister of National Economy and Finance, Kostis Hatzidakis, described the result of yesterday's issuance of Greek government bonds, a 10-year bond issue, with the pumping of 4 billion euros, as tangible proof of the international investment community's confidence in the Greek economy.
81% increase in regulations in 2024
The number of successful debt settlements under the Out-of-Court Mechanism increased by 81% in 2024 compared to 2023, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
Very clear and substantial regulations for banks
The government is proceeding with the adoption of a series of reform measures, demonstrating by actions its intention to substantially strengthen the incomes of both low pensioners and socially vulnerable citizens according to Kostis Hatzidakis.
Legislative initiative on mortgage and bank commissions - What's coming for borrowers
The government will proceed with a legislative initiative to address the housing problem and the issue of high commissions imposed by banks in daily transactions, said the Minister of Economy and Finance, Kostis Hatzidakis.
Interventions are coming at many levels in banks
The government is planning interventions at many levels in the banking system, following on from what it has done so far, said Economy and Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis, acknowledging that some of the things banks do annoy the majority of citizens.
A robust banking system with competition for the benefit of consumers
The Minister praised the efforts of export companies, noting the broader positive results for employment and the country's image internationally, while underlining the actions on the part of the government to support exports.