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Is that the model you're looking at for Greece, the Nordic model? I would say the Nordic model, of course with its Mediterranean dimension. Of course, we have a different cultural style, I think a more anarchistic kind of character. If you free that, in a well-defined framework...
More checks and balances. Our budget is going to be under the scrutiny of the parliament, but also an independent body. More meritocracy in the public service. We now have a system where people will be chosen only on a meritocratic basis, not a clientelistic basis. This is slowly changing...
Also, decentralizing this huge central government to regional and local government so that services are provided at a local level, but decisions are also made a local level, which makes it more accountable. When I was Minister of Education, for example, I would sign the leave of absence of the...
Sometimes, migration or living in different cultures can either make you a bit claustrophobic or defensive about your identity - and I think we may all go through that phase when we are in that migratory period - but it also can let you open up and let you feel happy about...
We are a staunch pro-European nation. I think Europe is in a transition, but I think it's a very important transition. I would say it's from being a peace project - which it still is - to being a model for a globalized society, a prototype for a globalized...