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Chr. Staikouras: The Greek economy maintains strong dynamics, despite the intensifying pressures

“The Greek economy maintains strong dynamics, despite the increasing pressures,” said Finance Minister Christos Staikouras, commenting on ELSTAT data on the course of GDP, noting at the same time that “these performances signal a dynamic start for the course of GDP as a whole.” this year, laying the groundwork for higher-than-expected growth “.

In particular, the minister’s statement is as follows:

“Today, ELSTAT published the provisional data on the course of the Greek economy during the first quarter of 2022. According to these data, the GDP of our country increased by 7%, compared to the corresponding quarter of 2021.

A particularly positive development, which significantly exceeds the European average and proves that the Greek economy, despite the intensifying pressures from the energy crisis and the waves of precision it causes, maintains strong momentum. While encouraging for the prospects and dynamics of the economy is the fact that GDP growth is based, among other things, on the significant strengthening of investment and exports.

These performances mark a dynamic start for the course of GDP throughout the current year, laying the foundations for achieving growth higher than expected.

With consistency, determination, confidence in our strengths and a springboard for what we have all achieved together, we continue the demanding, but at the same time upward path we have taken to lead our economy to an environment of high and sustainable growth, creating more jobs and strengthening of social cohesion “.

Source: Capital

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