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Greek opposition scrutiny of education policy

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The PASOK-Movement for Change party has intensified its scrutiny of the Greek Ministry of Education regarding transparency and policy implementation. In July 2026, MP Stefanos Parastatidis filed a parliamentary inquiry demanding full disclosure of licensing documents for private universities (N.P.P.E.) for the 2025 and 2026 periods. The request sought details on applicants, beneficiaries, foreign parent universities, and financial guarantees, noting that a previous inquiry had received no substantive response. By late August 2026, the opposition expanded its criticism following a policy presentation by Education Minister Sofia Zacharaki. The Minister’s plan for the upcoming school year includes 5,259 new permanent teacher appointments, the hiring of approximately 30,000 substitute teachers, and infrastructure projects such as the renovation of 669 school units. Other proposed initiatives include the pilot implementation of the ‘EduPlan AI’ system, the introduction of the International Baccalaureate in 11 schools, and the development of a ‘National Diploma’. Parastatidis challenged the accountability of the ministry, specifically ~~citing subjective methods for calculating~~ questioning the accuracy of teacher ~~vacancies~~ vacancy calculations and ~~delays in~~ the readiness of the EduPlan AI system. Furthermore, the party raised concerns regarding the delayed implementation of the Multiple Textbook ~~reform~~ reform, scheduled for September 2027, and the transparency of licensing for non-state universities in light of recent court decisions.

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