In his weekly post, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis described the past week as “eventful,” due to his presence in New York for the 80th United Nations General Assembly.

As he emphasized, in his meetings with leaders, investors, and opinion makers, “the common thread was the recognition of Greece as a force of stability in Southeastern Europe and the Mediterranean, as an attractive investment destination, and as a reliable partner.”

Mr. Mitsotakis defended Greece’s defense procurement program, highlighting that “we have already received 42 upgraded F-16s, 24 Rafales, while we expect the first FDI frigates in the coming months and the first F-35s in 2028.”

Referring to international developments, he stressed that “the way forward is dialogue, not the language of weapons,” calling on Turkey to withdraw its casus belli. Regarding Gaza, he stated: “There is no justification for the continuation of the war,” expressing support for a two-state solution. Concerning Ukraine, he declared that “we cannot accept under any circumstances the violent redrawing of borders by any revisionist power.”

He also made an important reference to protecting children’s mental health from social media, noting that Greece “is leading the way in setting a minimum age for digital adulthood.”

Regarding P. Routsis’s hunger strike, he stated that “the state must stand with sensitivity beside those who are in pain, even when they challenge it,” while also emphasizing respect for the decisions of the judiciary.

The Prime Minister presented detailed government actions:

• Housing: Rent reimbursement of up to €800 starting in November, benefiting about 1 million people.
• Education: Relaunch of the “Digital Tutoring” program for high school students and new educational initiatives to strengthen trust in institutions.
• Health: A new draft law on the National Health System (ESY) is under consultation, while Greece was honored by the UN for its public health policies.
• Rural Development: Measures against sheep pox, including sending veterinarians and supporting livestock farmers with compensation of up to €250 per animal.
• Environment: Construction of a Waste Treatment Plant in Larissa.
• Employment: A new program to hire 1,000 people with disabilities in local government.
• Security: Formation of police teams in Roma camps and new psychometric tests for railway security personnel.
• Digital Governance: Implementation of electronic invoicing with the public sector (#timologioB2G) and upgrading of the Gov.gr Wallet with new features.
• Artificial Intelligence: The OECD has recognized Greece as an international example of responsible AI utilization.