“The only thing that can hurt the economy is political instability, or the political choice of an anti-reform government. From the moment elections are announced, both are possible,” Deputy Finance Minister Theodoros Skylakakis told SKAI.

Referring to today’s issuance of the five-year bond, Mr. Skylakakis stated that “as a government we must seriously manage the country’s prospects and therefore, during the months to come, which may be the subject of political instability, we should not have us such issues”.

He commented that “Greece is very close to interest rates with investment grade countries like Italy. The fiscal situation is good, we have better numbers for 22 than we had in the budget and we are good for 2023 as well.”

“It is our obligation as a serious and responsible government to give the people the opportunity to make their choices, in a climate of economic and fiscal stability,” said Mr. Skylakakis.