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Shockwaves from the Gulf: What the Iran war means for Greece

May 7, 2026·30 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

The war in Iran is sending economic and energy shockwaves far beyond the Middle East, and Greece is no exception. Rising oil and gas prices, renewed inflation pressures, and uncertainty in global energy markets are already shaping the country’s outlook.In this episode of The Agora, we break down how a conflict thousands of kilometres away is affecting Greece’s economy, energy security, and political decisions.MacroPolis co founder Yiannis Mouzakis joins us to assess the economic implications, from inflation risks to the government’s fiscal plans. Georgia Nakou, MacroPolis features editor and energy expert, explains how turbulence in global energy markets could impact Greece’s energy system and long term strategy.If you want to understand how international crises ripple into Greece - through prices, policy, and the energy system - we've got you covered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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