The report records, without further investigation, allegations made by non-governmental organizations, none of which have been subjected to independent scrutiny.
Precisely because of this indiscriminate recording, it appears that major human rights issues exist in all countries with developed rule-of-law systems.
The fact that the Greek state was not asked for its opinion on the issues mentioned is of particular importance for the report's integrity, reliability, and objectivity.
While progress in the protection of rights in Greece is acknowledged at many levels, the report overlooks or completely ignores regulatory interventions and national strategies of recent years aimed at securing the rights of vulnerable groups of citizens, such as people with disabilities, LGBTQI individuals, and unaccompanied minors.
Over time, reports on Greece have presented similar human rights issues. Notably in the period of 2016-2019, very serious allegations were raised, which were gradually handled.
The Greek government will continue to consistently serve democracy and the rule of law in Greece, deepening the substantive equality of citizens and their individual and social rights, as well as improving their standard of living.
April 23, 2024