Greece's R&D spending rose 7.6% to €3.62bn in 2024, reaching 1.53% of GDP and ranking the country 13th in the EU for research intensity.

Researchers demand a review framework that meets global standards and guarantees fairness and objectivity.

The symposium made one thing clear: Greece possesses the intellectual capital to compete globally, but without decisive policy reforms, its research potential will continue to be squandered.