Empowering justice: Greece’s journey to protect women and reform policing

Reflecting on the depths of the Eurozone crisis a decade and a half ago, the economic and governance progress made by the EU's southern states is notable. As Northern Europe increasingly faces political instability and economic stagnation, Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Greece have been faring comparatively well recently.

While this is a positive macroeconomic trend, it's insightful to examine the specific progress, particularly in Greece. Most intriguing is the role institutions have played in addressing the troubling increase in femicides. There has been a significant cultural shift within the judiciary, aligning with the interests and rights of women in modern ways for the first time since the Metapolitefsi era.

This shift must be sustained and bolstered with strong and decisive reforms, including comprehensive restructuring of the Greek state police, known for its...