Chr. Staikouras for GDP in the third quarter: The strong recovery is confirmed, the goal for the whole of 2021 is absolutely achievable

Confirmation of the strong recovery of the Greek economy and absolutely realistic, perhaps even conservative development goals for the whole of 2021 speaks the Minister of Finance Christos Staikouras, in a statement after the announcement of ELSTAT data on the course of GDP in the third quarter of the year.

In fact, Mr. Staikouras stands especially in the field of growth in the field of investments and net exports.

In detail, the Minister of Finance states:

“Today, ELSTAT published the provisional data on the course of the Greek economy during the 3rd quarter of 2021.

Data, according to which GDP increased by 13.4% compared to the corresponding quarter of 2020, while, at the same time, the course of GDP was revised for the better in the 1st and 2nd quarters of this year.

Thus, for the 9 months of 2021, the growth rate is now over 9.3%.

Therefore, the strong recovery of the Greek economy is confirmed and the goal for 2021 becomes completely achievable, since it is realistic, maybe even conservative.

Recovery based on, inter alia, significant investment boost and net exports.

This development, together with the reduction of unemployment and the improvement of the disposable income of the citizens, is another proof of the correctness and effectiveness of the Government’s economic policy.

It is up to all of us – state and society – to harness the dynamics that have been created, to overcome new, mainly external, challenges and to intensify our efforts, so that the present strong recovery can give the baton to high, sustainable and inclusive growth. , for the benefit of all citizens – and above all the younger generation “.