Gains and failures in an unstable world

The past year confirmed in many ways that we are living in an era of great change and insecurity. We saw that the certainties of past decades no long apply, that the way our country functions is not good enough for us to meet the challenges of the time. The climate crisis and instability in the international system of political and economic governance demand a radical change of mentality.

Every country ought to make a correct appraisal of its potential and weaknesses, make use of all its people's skills, and, in international relations, reinforce friendships and seek an easing of tensions with rivals. Despite the difficult circumstances, Kyriakos Mitsotakis' government made many gains - from the economy to the friendship pact with Turkey - and the country is in a better state than it might have been.

The problems, however, remain great. They demand vigilance, daring...