Greece’s economy returned to growth in 2017, expanding by 1.4%, driven by a surge in investment and accumulation in inventories, on the back of improving economic sentiment.

According to the Spring 2018 Commission (COM) forecast, real GDP growth is to accelerate to 1.8% in 2018 and 2.3% in 2019.

The Eurogroup of 22 June 2018 stated that the Greek authorities have completed all the agreed prior actions of the final review of the ESM (European Semester Spring) programme.

The Eurogroup has agreed on a debt relief package to safeguard Greece’s debt sustainability, expressed in terms of Gross Financing Needs.

Economic situation in Greece

Lesbos (Lesvos) - Molyvos military post overlooking Aegean Sea, some 10 kilometres away from Turkish Coast.

EP Plenary session - Specific measures for Greece

Statements by European Parliament’s political groups leaders at the debate "Toghether for a better Europe". This event is taking place on the eve of one of the most important moments for the European Institutions : the State of the Union debate.

Together for a better Europe: statement by Manon AUBRY (GUE/NGL, FR), GUE/NGL Group Leader

Live Replay of the debate on the conclusion of the third economic adjustment programme for Greece during the plenary session in the European Parliament in Strasbourg (2-5 July 2018).

EP Plenary session - Conclusion of the third economic adjustment programme for Greece: opening statement by Mário CENTENO, President of the Eurogroup (15:15 - 15:29)

During the plenary session (2-5 July 2018) in Strasbourg, Mário CENTENO, President of the Eurogroup debate with MEPs on the Conclusion of the third economic adjustment programme for Greece

Conclusion of the third economic adjustment programme for Greece: extracts from the debate and from the statement by Mário CENTENO, President of the Eurogroup

Agnes JONGERIUS (S&D, NL), Jeroen DIJSSELBLOEM, President of the Eurogroup, Nikolaos CHOUNTIS (GUE/NGL, EL), express themselves on Greece’s economic adjustment programme and the related Greek labour market reforms, during the meeting of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) in the EP in Brussels.

Exchange of views with Jeroen DIJSSELBLOEM, President of the Eurogroup: extracts from the meeting of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

During the EP Plenary session (26-27/04/2017) in Brussels, MEPs debate on the State of play of the second review of the economic adjustment programme for Greece. Opening statements by Jeroen DIJSSELBLOEM, President of the Eurogroup, and Pierre MOSCOVICI, Member of the EC in charge of Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs.&nbsp;

State of play of the second review of the economic adjustment programme for Greece: extracts from the opening statements

During the EP Plenary session (26-27/04/2017) in Brussels, MEPs debate&nbsp;on the state of play of the second review of the economic adjustment programme for Greece. Statements by Fran&ccedil;oise GROSSET&Ecirc;TE (EPP, FR), Roberto GUALTIERI (S&amp;D, IT), Nils TORVALDS (ALDE, FI), Dimitrios PAPADIMOULIS (GUE/NGL, EL), Ska KELLER (Greens/EFA, DE) and Marco VALLI (EFDD, IT).

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Together for a better Europe: statement by Manon AUBRY (GUE/NGL, FR), GUE/NGL Group Leader

EP Plenary session - Conclusion of the third economic adjustment programme for Greece: opening statement by Mário CENTENO, President of the Eurogroup (15:15 - 15:29)

Conclusion of the third economic adjustment programme for Greece: extracts from the debate and from the statement by Mário CENTENO, President of the Eurogroup

Exchange of views with Jeroen DIJSSELBLOEM, President of the Eurogroup: extracts from the meeting of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

State of play of the second review of the economic adjustment programme for Greece: extracts from the opening statements

State of play of the second review of the economic adjustment programme for Greece: extracts from the extracts from the debate

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Lesbos (Lesvos) - Molyvos military post overlooking Aegean Sea, some 10 kilometres away from Turkish Coast.

Lesbos (Lesvos) - Molyvos military post overlooking Aegean Sea, some 10 kilometres away from Turkish Coast.

Lesbos (Lesvos) - Molyvos military post overlooking Aegean Sea, some 10 kilometres away from Turkish Coast.

Lesbos (Lesvos) - Molyvos military post overlooking Aegean Sea, some 10 kilometres away from Turkish Coast.

EP Plenary session - Specific measures for Greece

EP Plenary session - Specific measures for Greece