Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that the government will present its final proposal for Constitutional Revision in March, expressing hope that there will be a “willingness for cooperation, without dogmatism, pretexts, or partisan calculations” from other political forces.

He reiterated the core pillars of the government’s proposal, which include:

• Constitutional safeguarding of fiscal stability
• Changes to the law on ministerial liability
• Article 16, allowing the establishment of non-state universities
• Evaluation in the public sector, including discussion on lifting tenure

Zero tolerance for smuggling networks

The prime minister made special reference to the deadly shipwreck off the coast of Chios:

“No one can remain unmoved in the face of so many human losses. The investigation into the exact circumstances of this tragic accident has begun and will be conducted with full transparency.”

He stressed that the state shows — and will continue to show — zero tolerance toward migrant smuggling networks, while critical border infrastructure upgrades are moving forward. Borders are not only entry points for visitors, but also routes exploited by criminal trafficking networks.

Dialogue on the National Baccalaureate

Mr. Mitsotakis also referred to the dialogue on the National Baccalaureate, which begins in February.

He clarified that:

• The changes do not affect current high-school students or 9th-grade students
• Panhellenic (university entrance) exams are not being abolished
• A possible implementation timeline is the 2027–2028 school year

The aim is to give upper secondary education greater autonomy and educational value, beyond its current role as exam preparation.

Student housing renovation

Within the same framework, the government signed a contract worth €18.6 million for the renovation of the Athens Student Dormitory, expected to be completed in approximately 18 months. The project includes energy upgrades, structural reinforcement, improved accessibility, and enhanced safety.

Prime Minister’s Weekly Review

“Good morning!
The past week was politically marked by the launch of dialogue on Constitutional Revision — another institutional commitment being put into action.

As we move through the third decade of the 21st century, I posed a question to myself — and invite you to do the same: what of what we have established still truly serves us today, and what needs to be adapted? This is not an easy discussion, nor one limited to the present. It concerns how we want our institutions to function over time, with greater transparency and accountability, strengthening citizens’ trust and enabling democracy to meet modern challenges — from artificial intelligence to climate change.

Our proposals are clear: constitutional protection of fiscal stability, reform of ministerial liability, the establishment of non-state universities, judicial participation in leadership selection, and evaluation in the public sector, including the possible lifting of permanence. These issues concern public life, but ultimately affect every citizen.

Our final proposal, incorporating MPs’ positions, will be presented in March, with the expectation that other political forces will engage constructively, without dogmatism or partisan tactics. This effort transcends us all. The Constitution is our social contract — defining both our ambitions and our expectations of democracy and its institutions.”