Greek parliament clashes over 2027 budget as opposition questions fiscal promises

The debate over the 2027 budget intensified in the Greek parliament, with New Democracy’s special rapporteur Diotysia Avgerinopoulou asserting that prudent fiscal management has restored Greece’s credibility and supports a prosperous future. She emphasized measures for income support, housing, demographic challenges and energy crisis mitigation, framing the proposal as a foundation for a strong, sustainable Greece by 2030.

Opposition voices, including PASOK’s Pavlos Geroulanos, KKE’s Vasilis Metaxas, and Syriza’s Giannis Karipidis, challenged the government’s narrative, citing rising pressures on vulnerable groups and accusing the plan of favoring large conglomerates and neglecting essential investments. Additional critics from the party Niki and others called for reforms such as converting the Development Bank into a commercial bank, reviving the Labour Housing Organization, and simplifying tax structures. Overall, the discussion revealed deep partisan divides over fiscal priorities and the country’s economic direction.