In 2024, only six EU nations reported a surplus, with Greece achieving a 1.3% surplus amid an overall EU deficit of 3.2%. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted this as a significant improvement from Greece's past debt crisis. He announced measures to return funds to citizens, including rent reimbursements and benefits for vulnerable groups. Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis noted that these initiatives will support 948,000 households and 1.4 million individuals, while also boosting public investment to create jobs. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)