Total credit extended to the Greek economy increased by 4.2% year-on-year in February 2026, easing from a 4.9% rise in the previous month and marking the slowest growth since September 2024. Credit to the private sector edged down to 7.4% from 7.6% in January. The monthly net flow of financing to the private sector was positive, amounting to €1,264 million, compared with -€2,170 million a month earlier. Moreover, credit to the general government fell by 1.0% in February, following a 0.6% increase in January. The monthly net flow of financing to the general government was also negative, at -€2,950 million in February, compared with -€315 million in the prior month.