In a detailed Facebook post on Sunday, March 16, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis provided an overview of the government’s weekly achievements, highlighting significant developments in health, education, and the economy. He also expressed gratitude to outgoing President Katerina Sakellaropoulou for her exemplary tenure as the first female President of Greece, praising her for embodying gender equality at the highest political level. Mitsotakis welcomed the new President, Konstantinos Tasoulas, while criticizing opposition parties that chose not to attend his swearing-in ceremony.
Among the week’s highlights were digital advancements like the National Electronic Health Record, pinakio.gov.gr, and eVivlio. Additionally, the prestigious UK-based University of York has shown interest in establishing branches in Greece. Economically, the upgrade by Moody’s marked a milestone as the fifth recognized agency by the European Central Bank to elevate Greece to investment grade, recognizing years of progress. The prime minister noted a doubling of red loans regulated due to reforms in the out-of-court mechanism.
Other notable mentions included the new Code of Ethics for commercial enterprises regarding discounts, unemployment reduction, and record employment levels in Europe. The post concluded with updates on various sectors, including healthcare, education, public safety, and sports infrastructure improvements.