Greece has earmarked 50 million euros ($A72.5 million) for its turn at the European Union's rotating presidency, a six-month period that could result in more international aid being lined up for the country.
The amount is "much less" than what other countries have spent on previous presidencies, a high-ranking Greek official speaking on condition of anonymity told journalists Tuesday in Brussels.
He noted the Irish, Cypriot and Danish EU presidencies had cost 60 to 80 million euros ($A87 to $A116 million).
"We hope that we won't spend (our) budget completely," the Greek official said.
"We will try to have a Spartan presidency, for economic and symbolic reasons."
Greece's presidency will start on January 1 next year.
