Empowering Local Governance: Insights from Greece’s Annual Municipal Conference
The Annual Conference of the Central Union of Municipalities of Greece in Rhodes has sparked vital discussions on the future of local governance. Nikolas Sakkas, the President of the Thessaly Regional Union of Municipalities, emphasized the need for decisive action to address the challenges municipalities face, including underfunding and overlapping responsibilities. He highlighted the recent crises in Thessaly, urging for a cohesive strategy to support local communities. Sakkas called for political will to reform local government, advocating for a model that prioritizes people’s needs and effectively confronts modern challenges.