The festive atmosphere of Easter has officially ended, and as of April 22, 2025, the teams at Greece’s Ministry of Finance are back in action, preparing for major upcoming events that will shape the future of Greek economic stability. The coming months are crucial as the ministry gears up for several key battles to secure maximum benefits in critical areas such as defense spending, tax issues, fund absorption, and evaluations. Talks about activating the escape clause regarding defense spending have been ongoing but remain unresolved. Meanwhile, the looming threat of escalating trade tensions could disrupt plans, with potential tariffs impacting exports significantly. The European Semester report for spring 2025 will also play a pivotal role, assessing Greece’s progress and offering recommendations amid global economic uncertainty. Additionally, Greece must finalize its revised ‘Greece 2.0’ plan by month-end to secure further Recovery Fund disbursements. Positive assessments from S&P have boosted confidence, but upcoming ratings from other agencies like DBRS, Fitch, Scope, Moody’s, and S&P again later this year will be closely watched. These developments will determine Greece’s path toward growth and fiscal stability.
Post-Easter Challenges: Greece’s Ministry of Finance Faces Key Economic Tests
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