The country has been under enhanced European monitoring for much of the past decade. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis described the removal as a recognition of the country’s economic progress and stability.

The Commission said Greece had achieved significant improvements in its economic fundamentals after years of reforms following the debt crisis. Officials said the latest assessment reflects stronger public finances and a more resilient banking sector, reducing concerns about broader macroeconomic risks. Greece was among six EU countries assessed under the Commission’s annual review.