Greece Set to Shed Title of Eurozone's Most Indebted Nation as Italy Takes Top Spot

Greece is on course to relinquish its long-held position as the eurozone's most heavily indebted country this year, with Italy projected to overtake it as debt trajectories in the two economies diverge sharply, senior Greek officials have told Reuters. Greek public debt is forecast to fall to around 137 percent of GDP in 2026, down from 145 percent in 2025 — a reduction of eight percentage points in a single year.  Italy's debt, by contrast, is expected to rise from 137.1 percent to 138.6 per...

By ANTHEE CARASSAVA