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Hatzidakis: "The Greece of 2030 will not be built with money trees" – The new reform plan
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Hatzidakis: "The Greece of 2030 will not be built with money trees" – The new reform plan

From Ta Nea · (35m ago) Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Greece's Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis outlined a reform plan for 2028-2034, focusing on productivity and equitable wealth distribution.
  • The plan, developed with the OECD, aims to build Greece's future through concrete reforms, not unrealistic promises.
  • Hatzidakis emphasized the need for constitutional reform, particularly on ministerial responsibility and judicial leadership selection, to modernize the political system.

In a significant address that signals a forward-looking vision for Greece, Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis has articulated a comprehensive reform agenda aimed at shaping the nation's trajectory towards 2030 and beyond. Speaking in the wake of announcements regarding a collaboration with the OECD for the 'Pissaridis II' plan, Hatzidakis made it clear that Greece's future prosperity will be built on tangible actions, not wishful thinking.

η Ελλάδα του 2030 δεν θα χτιστεί με “λεφτόδεντρα”, αλλά με συγκεκριμένες μεταρρυθμίσεις που θα στοχεύουν στην περαιτέρω ανάπτυξη της οικονομίας και στην αύξηση του εισοδήματος των πολιτών

— Kostis HatzidakisHatzidakis stated that Greece's future will be built on concrete reforms, not unrealistic promises.

"The Greece of 2030 will not be built with 'money trees,' but with specific reforms that will aim at the further development of the economy and the increase of citizens' income," Hatzidakis stated, directly contrasting his government's pragmatic approach with what he termed the "populism and unchecked promises" of the opposition. This emphasis on concrete reforms, building upon the government's previous focus on fiscal responsibility and pro-investment policies, signals a shift towards enhancing productivity and ensuring that economic gains are distributed fairly across society.

μέχρι τώρα έχουμε κατορθώσει σημαντική πρόοδο, εστιάζοντας βασικά στη δημοσιονομική σοβαρότητα και την φιλοεπενδυτική πολιτική

— Kostis HatzidakisHatzidakis reflected on the government's past achievements in fiscal responsibility and investment policy.

The government's partnership with the OECD, alongside the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (IOBE) and the Bank of Greece, is designed to craft economic and social policies for the crucial 2028-2034 period. This strategic planning underscores a commitment to long-term development. Furthermore, Hatzidakis highlighted the upcoming constitutional revision as a pivotal opportunity to revitalize the political system. He expressed optimism that consensus can be reached on critical issues, such as ministerial accountability and the selection of judicial leadership, framing these as essential steps for institutional modernization. This initiative, championed by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and New Democracy, aims to present a clear, actionable plan for Greece's advancement, standing in stark contrast to what the government perceives as the opposition's unproductive rhetoric.

στρέφουμε την προσοχή μας βασικά στην αύξηση της παραγωγικότητας και τη διανομή του πλούτου με έναν κοινωνικά δίκαιο τρόπο.

— Kostis HatzidakisHatzidakis outlined the future focus on productivity and equitable wealth distribution.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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