Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis outlined key interventions by the Ministry of Education across all levels of public schooling, in his address to the Cabinet today, August 29.

Speaking just days before the start of the school year, he emphasized the completion of preparations and noted the appointment of nearly 10,000 new teachers this year, with a particular focus on primary education and special needs programs.

“The ‘Marietta Giannakou’ program is progressing rapidly and has received a positive response from Greek society. Every school that is renovated brings a sense of optimism to the local community,” Mitsotakis said.

The prime minister also highlighted the launch of the country’s first 12 Onassis Model High schools as exemplary public schools.

He further pointed to a landmark innovation: the establishment of the first four non-profit universities in Greece. “This reform, long overdue by decades, demonstrates the rigor of our licensing process. Not all applicants were approved, which proves the strict oversight we imposed despite some critics’ concerns. This is not a political victory; it is a triumph of common sense over ideology, and a moment of justice for families who previously had to pay for their children’s studies abroad,” Mitsotakis stated.

Turning to broader policy, the Prime Minister underscored that “the foundation of social policy is a strong economy that funds it,” referencing a new Development Ministry bill designed to remove bureaucratic obstacles for starting business activities.

Mitsotakis also addressed a bill regulating the licensing of regional television channels, emphasizing that transparency is essential for public information.

Finally, he made special mention of legislation from the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning, which consolidates all relevant regulations. “This is highly significant as it simplifies citizens’ daily lives and reduces bureaucracy,” he remarked.