Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance, Nikos Papathanasis, stressed during the parliamentary debate on the bill "Strengthening Development Program Services and Related Organizational and Administrative Issues" that "greater absorption of European and national funds means stronger economic growth, greater support for society, improvement in daily life, and more jobs - especially for young people." Responding to criticisms voiced publicly, Papathanasis emphasized that Greece remains among the top European countries in absorbing funds from the ESPA (National Strategic Reference Framework) and the Recovery Fund, citing official European Union data. "Examine the official data more carefully and stop dismissing national efforts," he addressed the opposition, adding that these measurable results reflect methodical daily work that is recognized internationally. However, he stressed that complacency is not an option: "We do not want...