Greek government announces new support measures following 2025 budget surplus

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a package of eight relief measures valued at approximately 500 million euros, following the announcement of a 2025 primary surplus of 12.131 billion euros. These measures aim to support households, pensioners, farmers, and families with children by addressing rising costs of living and energy prices. Key provisions include increases in pension benefits and rent support, a 150-euro subsidy for families with children, and potential extensions for fuel and fertilizer assistance. To address private debt, the government introduced the removal of bank account seizures, expansion of the out-of-court settlement mechanism, and a new 72-installment repayment plan for overdue debts. The Prime Minister attributed the fiscal space to prudent economic management, reduced state spending, and effective anti-tax evasion policies. While the government describes these as a redistribution of progress to society, critics note the interventions are set against the backdrop of ongoing international economic challenges.