Greece 2.0 seeks to transform the economy. Does it go far enough?
On the day United States President Joe Biden presented his $2.3 trillion infrastructure bill, Greece unveiled a vision of state-driven economic regeneration that shares many of Biden’s priorities. Greece 2.0 aims to leverage 57 billion euros ($67bn) over six years to rebuild network industries, reform state services, attract investment and boost exports. Among other things, the omnibus plan would redesign the electricity grid to absorb renewable energy, install high-speed fibre optic and 5G wireless networks across the country, digitise government, hospitals and schools, modernise railways ...