Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis used his weekly review of government policy on Sunday to outline what he described as a vision for Greece in 2030, presenting a package of constitutional, economic and institutional reforms aimed at making the country, as he said, “more modern, functional and more mature.”
Mitsotakis said the government would pursue what he called “bold but necessary” changes through the upcoming constitutional revision process, including the establishment of non-state universities, amendments to provisions governing ministerial accountability, further strengthening judicial independence and linking tenure in the public sector to performance evaluations.
The proposals also include constitutional safeguards against future bankruptcy risks, recognition of affordable housing as a state obligation, stronger provisions addressing climate change and a framework of principles governing the use of artificial intelligence.
“Different interventions, with a common goal: a country better prepared for the challenges of the future,” Mitsotakis said, arguing that the reforms are designed with the next decade in mind rather than the next election cycle.
The Greek prime minister also highlighted the European Commission’s recent decision to remove Greece from the list of countries subject to monitoring for macroeconomic imbalances, formally closing a chapter that began at the onset of the debt crisis 16 years ago.
“For the first time in many years, Greece is not being discussed in Europe as part of the problem but as an example of progress and stability,” Mitsotakis said, attributing the development to economic reforms, political stability and the efforts of Greek citizens.
The remarks come as the government seeks to build momentum around a reform agenda that has featured prominently in recent weeks, including plans for constitutional changes, measures aimed at improving public administration and efforts to address housing affordability. The government has also pointed to a series of favorable assessments by European institutions and international organizations as evidence of the country’s continued economic recovery and convergence with the European Union average.
Mitsotakis said Greece now rests on “much stronger foundations” to confront future challenges and continue narrowing the gap with Europe’s most advanced economies.
