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The Greek Current

Greece's new budget and the state of the economy heading into 2025

Greece’s parliament has just approved the 2025 budget, with Prime Minister Mitsotakis highlighting measures designed to help mostly lower income households in the face of rising costs. This also includes measures that relate to Greece’s banking sector which have received a lot of media attention. Nick Malkoutzis, the co-founder and editor of Macropolis.gr, a political and economic analysis site that focuses on Greece, joins Thanos Davelis to break down what the government has put forward, look at the political dimension of this budget, and explore the key strengths and weaknesses of Greece’s economy as we head into 2025.

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

Parliament OKs 2025 budget

Greece to scrap some bank fees for retail customers, parliament approves budget

Turkey Says Syria’s New Rulers Agree to Abolish Kurdish Forces

Syria's Kurds fearful of the future after Islamist rebels seized power

Why America’s Kurdish Allies Are Under Threat in a New Syria

Mitsotakis highlights need to uphold ceasefire during Lebanon visit

Greek PM visits Lebanon aiming to strengthen diplomatic ties, support stability

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