Greek primary surplus surges to €5.77 billion, outperforming forecasts

Greece’s state budget recorded a €5.77 billion primary surplus in the first seven months of 2026, comfortably exceeding the €4.42 billion target, according to budget execution data released this week. The primary surplus was €1.35 billion above target, although after excluding timing differences and certain exceptional receipts, the underlying outperformance was €302 million. The state […]