100 million euro savings plan in Greece: Barracks will be closed
Greece aims to save 100 million euros annually by closing 187 military camps within the scope of the force structure for the 2026-2035 period.
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Greece plans to close 187 of its 831 military camps within the scope of its updated force structure for the 2026-2035 period and save 100 million euros annually.
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Why It Matters
Greece is preparing an updated force structure plan for 2026-2035.
According to Kathimerini newspaper, Greece plans to close 187 of its 831 military camps as part of an updated force structure for 2026-2035. It was stated that the regulation, which Minister of Defense Nikos Dendias informed the Standing Committee on National Defense and Foreign Policy in the Parliament, was aimed at saving resources in the Armed Forces.
While the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasizes the savings to be gained from the consolidation of units and camps and the integration of new technologies, it is envisaged that 100 million euros will be saved annually by closing these barracks.
According to sources, a maximum of 30% of the planned number of personnel is working in the camps to be closed and their operational importance is considered limited.
Open Questions
- In which regions will the camps be closed?
- How will the personnel in the closed camps be directed?
