Greece Unveils New Framework to Attract Foreign Investment

Greece’s Ministry of Development is pushing forward a new, more comprehensive framework aimed at boosting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), with the goal of attracting significant capital into sectors of strategic importance for the Greek economy. The proposed legislation is designed to create a complementary incentive system that aspires to improve the investment climate, speed up processes, and offer greater security and predictability to those choosing to deploy capital in the country.

The central pillar of the new framework is the support of investments funded exclusively by non-domestic capital, targeting sectors with high developmental and technological significance. The bill provides for investment projects of up to €50 million, directed at areas including manufacturing and industry, research and development, technology and artificial intelligence, supply chain and logistics, industrialized primary production, defense and aerospace, as well as biotechnology, healthcare, and social welfare.

Targeted Incentives and Financing

At the heart of the proposed measures are tailored incentives, which will vary depending on the region where the investment is implemented and the characteristics of each project. These include tax exemptions or accelerated