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In a pivotal meeting held at the Ministry of National Economy and Finance, Greek Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis met with the European Commissioner for Climate Action and Clean Development, Wopke Hoekstra, to discuss critical economic and environmental challenges shaping Europe’s future.
The agenda centered on the EU’s green transition, strengthening industrial competitiveness, and fostering tax justice. The two leaders discussed closing the tax gap, simplifying climate legislation, and implementing the OECD/G20 global tax reform for fair multinational taxation.
Minister Pierrakakis underlined Greece’s unwavering support for free trade, strategic economic autonomy, and the alignment of environmental ambition with social and economic realism, which is especially vital for island nations like Greece.
“Greece stands firmly behind the European Commission’s negotiations and continues to support digital and green transformations while promoting tax fairness,” said Pierrakakis.
The minister highlighted key progress:
- A 4.8% primary surplus, nearly double the target;
- A significant drop in the VAT gap from 17.5% (2021) to 13.7% (2022);
- A commitment to simplifying tax legislation, widening the tax base, and combating evasion and avoidance.
Commissioner Hoekstra praised Greece’s achievements in fiscal discipline and environmental reforms, calling the country’s digital tax transformation a “model for other EU tax authorities.” He emphasized the need for a green yet sustainable tax framework aligned with EU climate goals.
This meeting marks a step forward in aligning EU members on common economic and environmental objectives. Greece is a leading advocate for modern, fair, and forward-looking fiscal policy.
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