The government is putting the economy in the spotlight, prompted by the start of discussions on the state Budget for 2026 in the Parliamentary Committee on Economic Affairs, with public debate revolving around next year’s economic policy.
The social footprint of the Budget at the center of government focus
In this context, the Maximos Mansion emphasizes the social footprint of the state Budget, which according to government officials highlights the social character of Mitsotakis government’s policy, and focuses on improving real incomes.
The five-day discussion of the state Budget in the Plenary, which politically serves as a vote of confidence in the government, was decided yesterday by the Conference of Presidents to begin one day earlier, on Friday, December 12, from the originally announced date, and the roll-call vote to be conducted late Tuesday evening, December 16, immediately after Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ speech. The Maximos office emphasizes that this is not simply a list of revenues and expenditures, but a “compass” that leads all government priorities in a common direction, highlighting beyond economic policy a series of important government initiatives (agreement on collective bargaining, changes to Urban Planning and Inheritance Law, etc.).
Kyriakos Mitsotakis in London for Morgan Stanley conference – Greek investment opportunities
This proves that the government’s reformist disposition, in its 7th year, has not diminished in the slightest. Kyriakos Mitsotakis will have the opportunity to present the continued progress of the Greek economy and Greece’s attractiveness as an investment destination at the Investment Conference organized by the Greek Stock Exchange with Morgan Stanley in London, where Kyriakos Mitsotakis is traveling on Monday. The Prime Minister will have a public discussion with Claire Woodman, CEO of Morgan Stanley & Co. International and head of Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) Latin America and Canada. Also, within the framework of the Conference, he will meet with leading investors.
What Kyriakos Mitsotakis will say
Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to focus on Greece’s progress, as reflected in the growth rate of the Greek economy that consistently exceeds the European average, the significant reduction in unemployment, the increase in investments (including foreign direct investment), the continuous reduction of public debt, the good performance of the Greek financial sector where significant foreign investments are recorded (UniCredit and Euronext). And furthermore, the rising startup ecosystem, Greece’s progress in digitization, the integration of artificial intelligence in economic activity, education and public administration.
The Prime Minister will also refer to Greece’s transformation into an energy and broader economic hub in the Southeast Europe region, as well as the strengthening of our country’s geopolitical significance in the broader region.
Prime Minister to Oxford – Discussion at Blavatnik School of Government
On Monday afternoon, Kyriakos Mitsotakis travels to Oxford. Specifically, on Monday evening he will have a public discussion at the Blavatnik School of Government (BSG) of the university, with the Dean of the School and Professor of Global Economic Governance at Oxford University, Ngaire Woods. It should be noted that BSG is considered one of the world’s leading centers for education and research in public policy, providing high-level interdisciplinary training in governance, international relations, economic policy and leadership, while serving as a reference point in connecting theory and practice of governance.
Published in Apogeumatini
