Increasing wages and pensions, cutting taxes and contributions, changes to the stock market and utilization of public assets are among the key priorities of the Ministry of Public Works.

The Minister of National Economy and Finance, Kostis Hatzidakis, presented via TikTok the government’s priorities for the economy in 2025. In a brief but comprehensive post, he highlighted five key commitments aimed at fiscal stability, enhancing competitiveness, and supporting social policy.

Below we break down the key points of his placement:

1. Fiscal Stability

Hatzidakis stressed the importance of prudent fiscal management, which allows the country to borrow on more favorable terms.

2. Revenues from the fight against tax evasion

The government plans to save millions of euros for taxpayers through the implementation of modern electronic tools such as:

– Digital Customer Register.
– Digital Waybill.

– Electronic Invoices.
– Extension of the myDATA platform.
The target is to further reduce taxes for compliant taxpayers.

3. Competitiveness and Development

Enhancing competitiveness and extroversion remains the focus. In 2025, insurance contributions will be reduced by another percentage point. In addition, the use of resources from the NSRF and the Recovery Fund will play a key role in growth. At the same time, a new law on the Capital Market is expected to be passed, with the aim of strengthening the Greek Stock Exchange.

4. Utilization of Public Property

The utilization of the State’s real estate is a strategic priority. The plans include:
– The concession of small regional airports, following the successful example of larger ones.
– The utilization of the real estate of the State Real Estate Company (ETAD) in a systematic manner.
– The modernization of the Real Estate Registry.

5. Social Policy

Significant changes are expected in the area of social policy:
– A new increase in the minimum wage.
– Further increases in pensions.
– Strengthened funding for health, with a 75% increase compared to 2019.

Thanks to the resources of the Recovery Fund, dozens of hospitals and health centers across Greece will be renovated.
Hatzidakis concluded his message with optimism, calling on all Greeks to actively participate in the effort for the country’s progress. “If all Greeks put our stubbornness to work, we will raise our Greece even higher,” he said.