Greece is reinforcing its Development Law with a new set of stricter regulations aimed at cracking down on businesses that fail to comply with the terms attached to state subsidies. A ministerial decision signed by Development Minister Panagiotis Theodorikakos establishes clear parameters for what constitutes a breach of the law, as well as the specific penalties that will follow. This move is part of a broader effort to ensure that public funds used to support private investments deliver on promised economic and employment outcomes. The changes respond to growing concerns about companies receiving public support only to later disregard their long-term obligations-such as job creation targets, transparent financial reporting, or continued operations. In practice, violations have ranged from incomplete bookkeeping and failure to hire pledged staff, to the unapproved sale or relocation of subsidized assets. Under the new framework...