All the names of the new general secretaries – The aim of the changes is to further speed up government work – 1/3 of the DGs changed, to 25 in total – 40% of the new faces are women
The Prime Minister’s press office announced the following changes at noon on Monday General Secretariats of the Ministries:
of National Economy and Finance
- NSRF General Secretariat: Vasiliki Pantelopoulou
- General Secretariat of the Public Investment Program and National Development Program: Katerina Oikonomou
- General Secretariat for the Management of Sectoral Programs ERDF, CS and EKT: George Zervos
Foreign
- General Secretariat of International Economic Relations and Outreach: Dimitris Skalkos
- General Secretariat of Hellenism Abroad and Public Diplomacy: Maira Myrogianni
Interior
- General Secretariat of Public Administration: Yiannis Fustanakis
- General Secretariat of Citizenship: Dimitris Karnavos
- General Secretariat of Self-Government and Decentralization: Savvas Chionidis
- Special Secretariat for the Protection of Companion Animals: Nikos Chryssakis
Education, Religion and Sports
- General Secretariat of Vocational Education, Training and Lifelong Learning: Olga Cafetzopoulou
- General Secretariat of Higher Education: Nikos Papaioannou
Infrastructure and Transport
- General Secretariat of Transport: Despina Paliarouta
Development
- General Secretariat of Private Investments: Stelina Siarapi
- General Secretariat of Research and Innovation: Tasos Gaitanis
- General Secretariat of Industry: Vicky Loizou
Labor and Social Security
- General Secretariat of Labor Relations: Nikos Milapidis
- General Secretariat of Social Insurance: Konstantinos Tsagaropoulos
Citizen Protection
- General Secretariat of Public Order: Panagiotis Stathis
- General Secretariat of Anti-Criminal Policy: Aristos Perris
Justice
- General Secretariat of Justice: Pelopidas Laskos
Immigration and Asylum
- General Secretariat of Migration Policy: Manos Logothetis
- General Secretariat for Reception of Asylum Applicants: Dimitra Lygoura
Social Cohesion and Family
- General Secretariat of Demographic and Housing Policy: Konstantinos Gloumis
- General Secretariat for Equality of Human Rights: Katerina Patsogianni
Tourism
- General Secretariat of Tourism Policy and Development: Vasia Koutsoukou
According to government sources, the changes in the General Secretariats of the ministries are aimed at further acceleration of government work and were made after the consultation of Megaros Maximos with all the ministers.
With a horizon of 2027 and the bold reform program that must be implemented by then, any placements, replacements or movements were decided after evaluating the work that has been done to date, valuing each and everyone’s contribution to a more effective state at the service of citizens .
There are changes in 1/3 of the General Secretariats, in 25 in total, with 6 being transfers.
The new scheme creates a stronger organizational structure at the core of government.
40% of the persons in the new General Secretaries are women.
In this context, new opportunities were given to individuals, the effort was rewarded, while for the General Secretaries who are leaving the Maximos Palace, there is unlimited appreciation in their person, for the work they have accomplished.
Source: Skai
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