On the subject, “How is the industry and manufacturing in Greece going?”, The Minister of State Akis Skertsos deals in a post.

In particular:

“Many of our fellow citizens and many journalists often reproduce the stereotype that in the Greek economy almost exclusively the” monoculture “of tourism or that Greece” does not produce a pin “. But is that right?

The answer is of course not. Referring to the ERGANI System data for the five years 2019-2024 we will find that manufacturing companies and industries have a steady increase in number, employees and salaries.

Specifically, from 2019 to 2024:

* Manufacturing companies have increased by 2,793, from 26,935 to 29,728 (+10%).

* Employees in manufacturing companies increased by 56,800, from 324,065 to 380,865 (+18%).

* Average earnings employees increased by EUR 250/month, from € 1,190 to € 1,441.

At the same time, industry and manufacturing, almost 3 points of GDP (+25%) increased to those 5 years, reaching 14%of GDP and scoring the largest increase in Europe at a rate of only 3%.

While Greek exports of goods and services now move between 40-45% of GDP when it was about half a debt crisis.

Metals, foods, medicines, chemicals, technology goods, energy products, building materials, as well as shipping, financial, telecommunications and tourism services are just some of the sectors that stand out and are increasingly distinguished in international markets.

All of these are elements of a recent introverted economy that is gradually changing and transformed into an open and extroverted economy of internationally marketable goods and services. An economy that produces and exports. “

“And it is the result,” continues the Minister of State, “an economic policy that has chosen the lowest taxes in production and labor, the reduction of bureaucracy, access to cheaper lending, flexibility and at the same time the safety of the labor market, fiscal stability and responsibility, energy and responsibility.

“Greece is changing with steady steps and prudent choices. And it becomes more productive, more green and digital, fairer, stronger and ultimately freer and safer, “he concludes.