PM Mitsotakis unveils 25 reform priorities, sidesteps farming scandal

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis laid out an ambitious roadmap of 25 key government reforms during a cabinet meeting on Friday, notably avoiding any reference to the ongoing farming subsidy scandal that has stirred political debate in recent weeks.

“We will focus on 25 priorities—basic reforms—which will make up the core of our government plan from now until the end of the year,” Mitsotakis stated in his opening remarks, steering the conversation firmly toward his administration’s legislative and policy agenda.

Among the top priorities highlighted were critical infrastructure and environmental projects overseen by the Ministry of Environment and Energy, as well as tax reform initiatives. The Prime Minister emphasized the government’s commitment to providing tax relief for the middle class, expected to be officially announced during his address at the Thessaloniki International Fair this September.

“The Finance Ministry is preparing announcements for the Thessaloniki International Fair, including new relief measures for the middle class. At the same time, it remains fully committed to combating tax evasion through the use of advanced digital tools,” Mitsotakis noted.

He further underlined the importance of fully utilizing the EU Recovery and Resilience Fund, calling 2026 a “critical” deadline for fund absorption. “You are well aware of the goals and timetables. The next twelve months are crucial. Not a single euro should go unaccounted for,” he stressed.

Key reforms set for implementation include:

Boosting Greek exports through new trade and industry strategies;

Restructuring the Greek Armed Forces to modernize and streamline national defense capabilities;

Establishing non-state, non-profit universities, a move expected to spark public and parliamentary debate;

Upgrading police technology for more effective border control and public safety;

Reforming urban planning services to improve transparency and efficiency in development approvals;

Finalizing the National Land Registry (Cadastral Mapping) and digitizing property transfer and land-use procedures;

Introducing a national wildfire risk assessment map;

Tendering public properties under social exchange schemes to support affordable housing and social cohesion.

While the government pressed forward with its policy announcements, the Prime Minister’s silence on the farming subsidy scandal did not go unnoticed. With investigations ongoing, his avoidance of the issue is likely to draw criticism from opposition parties and civil society groups demanding accountability.