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Household Savings Account for Investment in Capital Markets

2026-05-15T09:39:28+00:00

We propose two complementary voluntary long-term savings programs for the general public, with tax incentives, following international best practices. Firstly, an Individual Savings Account (APEL) for long-term investments in portfolios of securities that meet certain criteria. Secondly, a Children’s Savings Account (PAPEL) upon the birth of each child, allowing for regular contributions from parents that are proportionally subsidized by the government, with funds invested for the long term and available for use without any tax burden when the child reaches adulthood. The implementation of targeted incentives for long-term savings can serve as a powerful growth driver for the Greek [...]

Household Savings Account for Investment in Capital Markets2026-05-15T09:39:28+00:00

Bulletin on private debt in the Greek economy

2026-03-30T14:05:25+00:00

The bulletin, in collaboration with CEPAL, offers a quarterly, descriptive assessment of global and domestic economic environment with emphasis on real estate market and private debt dynamics. It includes analysis of key macroeconomic indicators, such as GDP and its components, inflation developments and labor market trends. It also reviews fiscal performance, developments in the financial sector, and trends across selected sectors of the economy. A particular focus is placed on the real estate market and its interaction with private debt, drawing on data and analytical insights provided by ReDataset. Each issue features a special thematic section examining specific aspects [...]

Bulletin on private debt in the Greek economy2026-03-30T14:05:25+00:00

Digital payments in Greece: One decade of rapid expansion

2026-03-04T09:17:53+00:00

In Greece, the period 2015-2024 saw the second fastest growth in card usage in the EU-27. The share of cash use in the economy as a whole has declined, but the degree of use of electronic payments varies across transaction categories, even for those where targeted incentives have been implemented. Reinforcing the findings of previous studies, the analysis highlights the continuing impact of payment card use on improving tax compliance, with no let-up after the pandemic and especially after the inter-connection between POS terminals and the tax authorities in 2024, as well as on the increase in tax revenues [...]

Digital payments in Greece: One decade of rapid expansion2026-03-04T09:17:53+00:00

Independent Authorities in the Greek Administration and Economy: Analysis and Evaluation

2026-03-06T10:15:22+00:00

The aim of this study is to map and assess the functioning of Independent Authorities in Greece. It highlights their roles, types, and responsibilities—both historically and in the present day—and examines their contribution to the effective operation of the Greek administration and economy. The study also addresses contemporary challenges related to their functioning, independence, and legitimacy. Furthermore, it undertakes a systematic evaluation of these authorities, emphasizing the growing importance of such assessments as a policy priority in the face of an increasingly complex and demanding international and domestic landscape—economically, politically, and socially. Executive Summary See the [...]

Independent Authorities in the Greek Administration and Economy: Analysis and Evaluation2026-03-06T10:15:22+00:00

Economic effects of the reduction of the excise duty on alcoholic beverages on the Greek economy

2026-01-19T12:01:11+00:00

This study examines the potential effects of the excise duty for alcohol convergence to the European average, for both the economy and employment, ensuring fiscal neutrality. In addition, the effects of a possible reduction of excise duty for final consumers, the competitiveness of tourism, domestic production and the illegal trade reduction are specified. See the full study in Greek

Economic effects of the reduction of the excise duty on alcoholic beverages on the Greek economy2026-01-19T12:01:11+00:00

Digital payments in Greece after the pandemic era

2026-03-09T12:57:39+00:00

The speed of expansion of electronic payments in Greece over the period 2015-2022 is among the highest in the EU27. Indicatively, between 2014 and 2022, the cumulative increase in payment card usage reaches 20 times in terms of number of transactions and 9 times in terms of transaction value. Electronic payments continued to expand systematically in Greece after the pandemic era. In terms of payment habits, online payments have been permanently strengthened above their pre-pandemic level. Although the spread of digital payments is proportionally stronger for purchases of goods than services, the recent expansion of card payments has been [...]

Digital payments in Greece after the pandemic era2026-03-09T12:57:39+00:00

The Spirits Sector in Greece: Contribution to the economy and prospects

2026-03-10T13:25:21+00:00

Your Content Goes Here This study presents the most recent data and developments concerning the spirits sector in Greece and evaluates the contribution of the spirits sector’s supply chain to the Greek economy. In addition, the study examines the economic impact of the convergence of the excise duty on spirits to the average EU level, with the aim of mitigating market distortions and stimulating GDP, employment and tax revenues. See the full study in Greek

The Spirits Sector in Greece: Contribution to the economy and prospects2026-03-10T13:25:21+00:00

Occupational insurance in Greece: Challenges and prospects

2026-02-19T09:46:36+00:00

The study examines the prospects and challenges of occupational insurance in Greece. It describes the institutional and operational setup in Greece and abroad, the trends during the last two decades, while it highlights its potential contribution towards easing macroeconomic imbalances through narrowing the savings and investment gaps. Following a clear mapping of restrictions that occupational insurance faces in Greece, the study highlights the sector’s medium-term prospects and offers policy recommendations, aiming to promote the sector’s development, in line with good international practice. Policy measures concern four axes, ((a) the licensing and supervisory framework (b) organizational and operational issues [...]

Occupational insurance in Greece: Challenges and prospects2026-02-19T09:46:36+00:00

Greece and the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility, 2021

2026-03-17T10:50:10+00:00

Your Content Goes Here The European Commission in collaboration with the Foundation for Economic & Industrial Research - IOBE organized a two-day online Conference on 29 and 30 September 2021, on Greece and the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). The underlying theme of the conference was how the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) “Greece 2.0” can transform the coronavirus crisis into an opportunity for the Greek society and economy. Notably, the Conference highlighted policies combining investments with reforms, while exploiting the financial instruments put in place by the EU framework. The main policy priorities highlighted during the [...]

Greece and the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility, 20212026-03-17T10:50:10+00:00

Impact assessment of proposals for the development of the capital market in Greece

2026-03-16T11:02:01+00:00

The study estimates the implementation cost and highlights the positive economic impact from indicative, suggested incentives to promote the domestic capital market. The analysis builds upon three stages. Firstly, it focuses upon the design and specification of selected measures, such as subsidies and tax incentives, in line with the proposals by the Committee of Experts (2020). Secondly, the study estimates the direct fiscal cost and impact on new investment, under alternative implementation scenarios. Thirdly, it estimates short-term and long-term macroeconomic effects on employment and GDP, following a simultaneous implementation of a package of measures to boost both demand and [...]

Impact assessment of proposals for the development of the capital market in Greece2026-03-16T11:02:01+00:00

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