Greece Backs University Reform and Tax Relief
At Friday’s “4th Briefing for the Citizens,” government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis outlined key priorities including the approval of private, non-profit universities, Greece's stance on Middle East tensions, and upcoming economic measures, CE Report quotes Athens-Macedonia
Marinakis emphasized the shift to allow non-state universities, noting Greece had been a “global exception” with high numbers of students studying abroad. The reform is expected to save over €10 billion and create about 73,500 jobs. He also welcomed new joint programs between Greek and international universities and reaffirmed the government’s goal to eliminate campus lawlessness.
On foreign policy, Marinakis reiterated Greece’s call for de-escalation in the Middle East and said the government is prepared to support consumers in case of energy price hikes.
He also previewed a major relief package to be unveiled at the Thessaloniki International Fair, focused on tax cuts for middle-class families. Additional topics addressed included home delivery of medicines and updates to the traffic code.
