Despite the undoubtedly positive course of the economy so far and the favorable prospects for the future, there is no room for complacency. The effort to economic recovery from the ten -year debt crisis must continue. The attempt to converge with the European average, which has begun in the last five years, requires even stronger growth rates, the Bank of Greece Governor said Giannis Stournaras Speaking at the event “Business Awards 2024”.

“Economic policy should remain committed on the one hand in safeguarding fiscal credibility and stability and on the other hand to implement the required investments and reforms provided for in the National Plan for Recovery and Rules of” Greece 2.0 “, which will facilitate the green and digital transition. economy and will accelerate growth rate in the coming years. Achieving the above in conjunction with the preservation of financial stability are essential prerequisites for reinforcing income, relieve poorer households and further reduction in inequalities, while at the same time helping to improve the economic climate and further upgrades to the credit rating. Greek economy.

We live in an international environment much more uncertain than before. Here, in Greece, we have overcome, with great sacrifices of the Greek people but also with great financial assistance from our partners, those with whom we share the same currency, the euro, an extremely serious financial and financial crisis.

The financial aid provided to us was the greatest aid ever given to a country as a percentage of GDP. This assistance ensures the sustainability of public debt and contributes to positive economic performance, and to our economic well -being, “Mr Stournaras said.

The Governor of the Bank of Greece predicted that the expected slowdown in the European economy, as well as the increase in uncertainty and the consequent deterioration of international financial conditions, may bend Greek exports and investments by temporarily suspending the Greek economy.

As he himself said, the global economic environment in which we operate is significantly different from a few years ago.

“War conflicts, geopolitical tensions, trade war, geopolitical fragmentation and intense economic competition, even between partners and allies, compose some of the challenges that Greece should manage, as well as European countries,” Mr Stournaras said.

Finally, the BoG commander recommended that we maintain the following public goods as a pupil, which are already acquired. Political stability, budgetary responsibility, financial stability, increased investment, reforms’ in order for the Greek economy to maintain its positive economic performance.