Deputy National Economy and Finance Minister Christos Dimas spoke at New York University’s Stern Business School, highlighting Greece’s progress from 2019 to 2024. Dimas discussed the government’s achievements in improving living standards, reducing unemployment, raising wages, and combating tax evasion. He presented data showing Greece’s economic growth, from the debt crisis to its current state, with increased investments, decreased public debt, and restored market confidence.
Dimas projected a faster reduction in public debt, along with growth in wages, employment, GDP, and investment by 2024. He emphasized Greece’s strong ties with the US and the importance of engaging with the Greek diaspora. The deputy minister also met with US academic, scientific, and business leaders, as well as Greek expatriates, during his visit to New York.
Overall, Dimas highlighted how Greece has become more investment-friendly, digitalized, and with better job opportunities, lower unemployment rates, and reduced taxes. He concluded that Greece in 2024 is significantly better than it was in 2019.