GROfficial Eurostat data for Q1 2026 shows Greece's public debt-to-GDP ratio fell to 143.5%, down 9.4 percentage points from Q1 2025 and marking the largest drop among EU members. This represents a cumulative decline of 69.4 percentage points since the pandemic peak of 212.9%. While public debt decreased to €360 billion from €366 billion in March 2025, Greece still holds the highest debt-to-GDP ratio in the EU, now just 4.6 percentage points behind Italy.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual economic data without overt ideological framing. It reports on Greece's fiscal progress while acknowledging the country's continued high debt levels relative to other EU nations. The tone remains neutral, focusing on statistical outcomes rather than political commentary.
