Greece's Parliament has introduced a bill to reorganize the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, addressing critical staffing shortages in consulates worldwide. Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis announced the addition of 100 new administrative positions to meet rising demands, particularly for processing work visas for agricultural and other legal employment. The bill has the backing of New Democracy, while other parties remain divided.
Tag: State budget
Greece reported a primary surplus of €8.74 billion for January to September 2024, significantly exceeding the government's target of €5.3 billion. Driven by higher tax revenues and controlled spending, this marks a strong fiscal performance compared to the same period last year. The Ministry of Economy and Finance highlighted that tax revenues exceeded projections by €2.6 billion, while overall expenditures remained below target, contributing to the surplus.
Greece is preparing its 2025 state budget with a focus on €880 million in relief measures. The budget will include new pension increases, reduced social security contributions, and the abolition of the business levy, among other measures. With a primary expenditure cap of €115 billion and a target primary surplus of 2.1% of GDP, Greece aims to balance fiscal discipline with social policy needs.
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