On 27 July 2026, the Council adopted an implementing decision approving amendments to Greece's recovery and resilience plan (RRP), updating the original 13 July 2021 decision. The changes affect 111 measures, add two new ones, and increase implementation for 10 others, while the total financial contribution of EUR 18.2 billion in grants and EUR 17.7 billion in loans remains unchanged.
Greece submitted its amendment request on 8 May 2026, citing objective circumstances such as technical challenges, public procurement delays, lower-than-expected demand, and force majeure. The revised plan removes one measure (upgrading the suburban railway of West Attica) due to unexpected technical difficulties. Seven measures, including a cloud-computing upgrade and an apprenticeship system reform, are partially no longer achievable because of public procurement delays. Nine measures, such as energy renovation and primary health care reform, are partially no longer achievable due to lower-than-expected demand. One civil protection measure is affected by force majeure, and 24 measures face unexpected technical challenges, including the Produc-E Green project and the Cretan Northern Highway.
Eighteen measures are amended to implement better alternatives, including electricity interconnection and affordable housing (My Home II). Forty-one measures are amended to reduce administrative burden, covering HEDNO substations and the Olympic Athletic Center of Athens. Two new measures are added: a share capital increase for DES ADMIE and a contribution to the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking. Ten measures have increased implementation levels, such as the Upgrade My Home programme and storm restoration. Two clerical errors under measure 16816 (healthcare expenditure targets) are corrected.
Climate-related measures account for 39.8% of the total allocation, and digital measures for 25.2%. The estimated total cost of the amended RRP is EUR 36,113,375,270. The decision maintains the original EU financial envelope, reflecting a focus on reallocating resources rather than increasing overall support.
Stakeholder impact Greek authorities will need to adjust implementation timelines and administrative procedures for the modified measures, potentially easing pressure on procurement and project management. Businesses and contractors involved in removed or scaled-back projects, such as the West Attica railway and certain energy renovations, may face reduced opportunities. Conversely, sectors linked to new or expanded measures, including digital infrastructure (EuroHPC) and energy grid upgrades (DES ADMIE), stand to benefit. EU taxpayers see no additional financial commitment, as the total support remains capped at EUR 35.9 billion.
Institutional follow-up The Council's decision is the final step in approving the amended plan. Greece must now implement the revised measures in line with the updated milestones and targets. The European Commission will monitor progress and disburse funds based on satisfactory fulfilment of conditions.