The last cabinet meeting of 2025 began with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis presenting the main priorities for ministers’ portfolios in 2026.

This follows the previous “blue folder” system, outlining key reforms and projects ministers must implement quickly, as 2026 will effectively be an election year.

Mitsotakis noted that payments totaling €3.8 billion will be completed next week despite some delays due to the transfer of OPEKEPE to AADE and stricter controls. Of 27 issues raised, 20 have been resolved or are under discussion. The country is moving to a fairer compensation system agreed with the European Commission, replacing a bankrupt system. A cross-party committee on primary sector issues will be formed, aiming for a unanimous report.

Farmers have sent their messages, and the government has responded within the limits of the economy and EU commitments.

Regarding public safety and transport, the government emphasized the need for free movement, safe local markets, and protection for travelers, leaving road management to traffic authorities. The government will not yield to pressure or favor any social group unfairly, clearly defining its capacity.

Actions continue to support the majority by raising wages and countering inflation. Measures include rent rebates, retroactive pay raises for military personnel, a permanent €250 aid, pension improvements through tax cuts, and the removal of personal tax differences.

The latest cabinet meeting for 2025 has begun with the introduction of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in which ministers will receive the main priorities of their portfolios for 2026.

This is the successor to the now-familiar “blue envelopes” format, with a codification of the key reforms and projects that ministers are asked to “run” quickly, as 2026 will be a de facto election year.

Live Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ introduction to the cabinet

The presentation of the main priorities per ministry will be made by the Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis and the Minister of State Akis Skertos, who will also hold a detailed press conference immediately after the New Year. According to reports, at the core of the government’s plan are 20 key reforms and 20 major projects that ministries are required to carry out.

At today’s cabinet meeting, Giorgos Florides and Yiannis Bougas will present the Justice Ministry’s bill on the Unified Digital Register for Monitoring Corruption Cases, followed by Yiannis Kefalogiannis‘s presentation of the bill on reforming the prevention system, preparedness and response to forest fires and other natural, technological or man-made disasters. Finally, there will be a proposal by Dimitris Papastergiou on practical guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence by ministries, while the proposal by Konstantinos Kyranakis on traffic-driven interventions in the Attica basin has been extended for the first ministerial of 2026.