Mitsotakis reviews government work, announces early debt repayment

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has resumed his regular Sunday review of government work after a two-week hiatus, addressing the nation on key issues including wildfire management, the country's economic performance, and upcoming reforms. He highlighted a significant economic development: an early repayment of 13 billion euros in public debt by 2026, underscoring Greece's improving fiscal health.

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Climate change does not start fires. But it makes conditions much more difficult when they break out.

Mitsotakis also touched upon new initiatives such as the FinStart program aimed at improving financial literacy among students. He provided updates on progress in the energy, tourism, and agricultural sectors, signaling a broad focus on national development. The Prime Minister acknowledged the challenges posed by climate change, which exacerbates wildfire conditions, noting that despite difficult circumstances this summer, Greece experienced fewer burnt areas compared to previous years and other Mediterranean countries.

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Despite the difficult conditions, the burnt areas in Greece this summer are fewer compared to previous years and other Mediterranean countries.

However, the Prime Minister somberly acknowledged the human cost of the recent wildfires, stating that the loss of life overshadowed all other aspects of the summer's events. His thoughts were with the families of those who perished and those who lost property. He assured that autopsies are ongoing to expedite compensation and aid for victims, pledging continued support for those affected. Mitsotakis indicated he would revisit the topic of wildfires after the end of the fire season.

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Unfortunately, human lives were lost, and that overshadows anything else we can say about what happened these days.