Interventions for the sustainable development of Greek industry: Elaboration of proposals and impact assessment
Maria Kavvadia2026-03-03T12:38:11+00:00Manufacturing is a critical sector for the Greek economy, with a significant contribution to GDP and a steady upward trend. However, its participation in key economic figures is still significantly below the EU27 average. In this context, the Hellenic Association of Entrepreneurs (EENE) has developed a series of proposals for the sustainable development of Greek industry. The aim of the study is to examine the proposed interventions and to quantify their economic impact. In particular, based on appropriate assumptions, it is estimated that the proposal of EENE for zero marginal (additional) non-wage costs on the increase of employees' [...]
Interim evaluation of the InvestEU Programme
Maria Kavvadia2026-03-06T11:34:35+00:00The InvestEU interim evaluation report was carried out on behalf of the European Commission by an independent team of external experts, including the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE), under the coordination of the consultancy company ICF. The InvestEU programme is a strategic tool to support the financing of investments that contribute to the achievement of EU policy objectives. In particular, it focuses on projects related to sustainable infrastructure, research-innovation-digitalisation, SMEs, and social investment and skills. The design of the programme includes many innovative features. For example, the programme consolidates 14 previous individual European funding and advisory [...]
Impact of the Fit for 55 package on passenger shipping and the island economy of Greece
Maria Kavvadia2026-03-06T11:36:54+00:00The study scope includes the assessment of the effects of the "Fit for 55" package on the operation of domestic passenger shipping and by extension to the economy of the island regions of the country. In particular, the study highlights the regulatory changes and their anticipated effects on passenger shipping operation, quantifies their impact on operating costs, ticket prices, traffic and the sector’s economic contribution, and examines the available options to mitigate these effects. According to the study, the implementation of the new climate policies included in the Fit for 55 package is estimated to increase the operation costs [...]
Benefits for the Greek economy from resolving bad loans and zombie firms
Maria Kavvadia2026-03-06T11:37:50+00:00The study examines the type and magnitude of negative externalities stemming from “zombie” firms in the Greek economy, focusing on investment, employment and productivity. The descriptive analysis reveals a high positive correlation in the trends between non-performing business loans and the number of zombie companies in the Greek economy over the last twenty years. Subsequently, the quantitative analysis uncovers significant direct and indirect effects from the degree of density of zombie firms at the total economy and sectoral levels. The analysis suggests that healthy firms outperform zombie firms in terms of investment growth, employment growth and productivity levels. [...]
Trends and prospects of the car rental and leasing sector
Maria Kavvadia2026-03-06T11:43:19+00:00The role and importance of the car rental and leasing sector in the Greek economy, as well as the challenges and factors that will determine its future course, are examined in the study "Trends and prospects of the car leasing sector". Short-term "rent a car" and long-term vehicle leasing (operating leasing) is an important sector in Greece. In more detail, short-term rentals play a crucial role in supporting the quality of the tourism sector as well as road safety, while long-term “operational” leasing contribute to manage costs and expenses. Business turnover is estimated at €1.7 billion in 2023 and [...]
The contribution of the bilateral economic relations with Germany to the economy of Greece in 2022
Maria Kavvadia2026-03-06T11:47:40+00:00The main objective of the study is to highlight the contribution to the Greek economy of the bilateral economic relations with Germany and to highlight the resilience of the German business community in Greece after the pandemic and the energy crisis that hit Europe. The study updates the analysis of the trends in trade and investment flows between the two countries and quantifies the direct, indirect and induced effects on the economy of Greece from the operation and investments of member companies of the German Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Greece. Germany is one of Greece's [...]
Transition Roadmap for the Chemical Industry in Greece
Maria Kavvadia2026-03-06T11:52:22+00:00The European Green Deal and its framework strategies, such as the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, pose significant challenges to the chemical industry. The European Transition Pathway for the chemical industry sets the framework for defining the relevant actions of policy actors and stakeholders in the EU Member States in the coming years, so that the transition can meet the objectives pursued. The Transition Roadmap for the Greek chemical industry reflects the objectives and content of the European Transition Pathway, but at the same time considers the existing initiatives and specificities of the chemical industry in Greece, raising all critical [...]
Report on social and economic trends across the Greek regions, Issue 1, March 2024
Maria Kavvadia2026-02-19T12:25:48+00:00The report, in the context of a collaboration between IOBE and the Regional Policy Observatory, aims to systematically monitor, highlight and interpret social and economic indicators across the regions of Greece. The report’s first issue focuses on the following themes: (a) demographics, (b) economic activity, (c) entrepreneurship, (d) financial sector, € labor market, (f) social services and inclusion, (g) culture and tourism, (h) spatial planning and environment. Among the main findings, there are opportunities for progress and convergence in a series of areas. Indicatively, (a) the reduction and ageing of population, even if they are a national challenge, [...]
