Prime Minister Mitsotakis Chairs Cabinet Meeting, Highlights 2025 Priorities

Prime Minister Mitsotakis Chairs Cabinet Meeting, Highlights 2025 Priorities

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis chaired a cabinet meeting on Monday at the Maximos Mansion, focusing on education, water networks, and national defense. He emphasized the government's ongoing responsibilities, stating, “We do not have the luxury of complacency. Our work continues, and we will reconvene on January 10 to finalize our annual planning.” CE Report quotes Athens-Macedonian

Mitsotakis expressed satisfaction with the Budget debate and outlined the government’s priorities for 2025, particularly in economic policy. He highlighted the importance of preparing for the future, especially for younger generations, noting two key education bills under discussion.

The first bill introduces the Public Onassis Schools, a new educational network supported by the Onassis Foundation, focusing on humanities, sciences, and fine arts. The second bill incorporates the International Baccalaureate (IB) into public education, marking a pioneering step toward enhancing the quality of Greek public schools.

The next cabinet meeting on January 10 will finalize the government’s agenda for 2025.

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