Greece passes 2024 budget forecasting higher growth

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is applauded by members of his government during a parliament debate and vote on the 2024 budget, at the Greek parliament in Athens, Greece December 17, 2023. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece approved its 2024 budget on Sunday, forecasting a rise in economic growth to 2.9% from 2.4% this year as a result of robust tourist revenues and EU funds helping investment.

The budget was approved with 158 votes in favour, which is the majority of the conservative government of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in the 300-seat house.