Greece’s state budget recorded a €5.77 billion primary surplus in the first seven months of 2026 , comfortably exceeding the €4.42 billion target, according to budget execution data released this week.
The primary surplus was €1.35 billion above target, although after excluding timing differences and certain exceptional receipts, the underlying outperformance was €302 million .
The state budget balance showed a €344 million deficit between January and July, substantially better
