Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed the cost of living—particularly fuel prices—during his presentation at the Cabinet meeting. He announced that gasoline prices at the pump are expected to fall further, adding that the Ministry of National Economy and Finance, along with the independent regulatory authority, will closely monitor the market. Authorities will also hold consultations with industry stakeholders to consider freezing fuel prices for the next two months.
Cabinet Agenda Highlights
The Council of Ministers reviewed several key policy initiatives:
Government Performance Review and Priorities for 2026
Vice President of the Government and Minister of National Governance Costas Hatzidakis, alongside Minister of National Governance Akis Skertsos, presented an assessment of the government’s work during the first half of 2026 and outlined strategic priorities for the second half.
Recovery and Resilience Fund Implementation
Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance Nikos Papathanasis provided an update on the progress of Greece’s Recovery and Resilience Facility.
Agricultural Payments and Support for June 2026
Hatzidakis and Minister of Rural Development and Food Margaritis Schinas presented this month’s agricultural disbursements, subsidies, and compensation schemes—including a review of outcomes and next steps.
Modernization of Public Administration
Minister of the Interior Thodoris Livaneos and Deputy Minister Vivi Charalampogianni introduced a bill to restructure and modernize Greece’s National Centre for Public Administration and Local Government.
Strengthening Occupational Pension Schemes
Minister of Labour and Social Security Nikē Kerameōs and Deputy Minister Anna Efthymiou presented legislation aimed at reinforcing occupational pension funds, improving their operational framework, and incentivizing participation in the second pillar of Greece’s pension system.
Advancing Equal Treatment Mechanisms
Minister of Social Cohesion and Family Domna Michailidou and Deputy Minister Eleni Rapti presented a bill to strengthen Greece’s Equal Treatment Authority, ensure effective implementation of equal treatment principles, and incorporate EU Directives 2024/1499 and 2024/1500 into national law.
Maritime Sector Legislative Proposal
Minister of Maritime Affairs and Island Policy Vasilis Kikilia introduced a draft law from the ministry focused on maritime financing mechanisms.
Supreme Court Leadership Appointments
Minister of Justice Giorgos Floridis proposed candidates for the positions of President and Prosecutor General of the Supreme Court (Areios Pagos).
State Legal Council Leadership
Minister of National Economy and Finance Kyriakos Pierrakakis submitted proposals for the appointment of the President and Vice Presidents of the State Legal Council.