OECD sees Greek economy growing 2.4% this year

The Greek economy is projected to grow by 2.4% this year and 2% in 2024, rising again to 2.4% in 2025, the OECD said in its economic survey report released on Wednesday.

The Paris-based organization said that Greece's strong economic rebound from the Covid-19 crisis is being put to the test by surging energy and food prices and renewed global uncertainty.

The survey said that continued policy reforms over recent years have been a key factor behind the country's robust post-pandemic recovery and have put the economy in a stronger position to face current headwinds.

GDP has returned to pre-pandemic levels, helped by effective government support, a revival in tourism and exports, and improved investor and consumer confidence.

Employment growth has been strong, creating over a quarter of a million new jobs since before the start of the pandemic, reducing the...