Half a billion from defense spending freed up for benefits – Outcome of Athens-Brussels negotiations
Half a billion euros in defense spending is being repurposed to create fiscal space for new benefits. This amount will be added to the budget margin expected to open up toward the end of this year, allowing the government to finance permanent support measures and tax cuts
Budget: €5.148 billion primary surplus in the four months – €22 billion in tax revenues
Tax revenues exceeded the state budget target by 1.36 billion or 6.6%
AADE: Summer crackdown with drones, undercover checks, and “tourist-tax inspectors” to catch tax evaders red-handed
The extensive operational plan foresees more than 40,000 checks in tourist areas, islands and areas of high economic activity - The sanctions foreseen