Greece's budget surplus of €5bn blows past forecasts in first quarter of 2026

Greece's primary budget surplus reached €5.175bn in the first three months of 2026 — more than double the €2.298bn target — though the ministry said one-off transfers and early fund receipts inflated the headline figure.

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Greece's budget surplus of €5bn blows past forecasts in first quarter of 2026

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