Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will convene his Cabinet on Thursday to review a major offshore hydrocarbon exploration partnership with Chevron and advance a sweeping legislative crackdown on illegal gambling.
During the 11 a.m. session at Maximos Mansion, Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou and Deputy Minister Nikos Tsafos will present the landmark energy agreements. The partnership between the state, Chevron, and the HelleniQ Energy consortium marks a critical expansion of Greece’s offshore energy strategy.
Shifting to domestic enforcement, National Economy and Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis and Deputy Minister Thanos Petralias will introduce strict new legislation targeting unlicensed gaming operations and illegal betting rings.
Mr. Pierrakakis will also outline upcoming public-sector pension adjustments and related tax provisions.
Following recent severe weather events, Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Minister Ioannis Kefalogiannis and Deputy Minister Kostas Katsafados will submit a comprehensive bill overhauling state housing assistance for natural disaster victims.
Meanwhile, Culture Minister Lina Mendoni will brief the Cabinet on the rapidly evolving impact of artificial intelligence on artistic copyrights.
Mrs. Mendoni will also propose a newly restructured state organization to modernize the management of Greece's vast cultural heritage.
Finally, Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis is slated to present legal reforms ensuring the public administration strictly complies with judicial decisions, rounding out a Thursday agenda heavily focused on national resilience, technological adaptation, and economic security.