As a result of the crisis most European countries are sinking into deficits and «Tighten the straps» in the economy by cutting costs or applying a moderate fiscal policy, Greece steps on «gas» in budgetary relaxation in 2026. And while the Commission It classifies it as one (of only three all EU countries) which in 2026 will have a budgetary surplus, at the same time proclaiming it «European champion» (along with Estonia) in Financial extension This year.
This is the key message of its new assessment. European Commission in its Spring Forecasts in 2026, on the fiscal stance of the Member States: while several countries are moving in a restrictive direction (or with very moderate expansion steps), Greece is taking a different course by going beyond the EU's restrictive trends, with a fiscal boost estimated close to 2.75% of GDP.
This image (the black rombo in each country's column on the above report chart) is of particular importance in crisis situations: the fiscal stance reflects whether each government supports or brakes its economy through its spending and measures.
In practice, for 2026 Greece seems to be taking a much longer course «loose» the average European average, with greater emphasis on public investment, financing from European resources and strengthening economic activity.
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