Supplementary assessment from a Gradido perspective

Greece as a pioneering country for gradido and new economic cycles

Greece is at a significant turning point - characterized by economic uncertainty, social challenges, but also a deeply rooted culture of solidarity and an astonishing willingness to innovate, especially in times of crisis. From the perspective of Gradido - an economic and life model based on the common good, sustainability and natural circular thinking - it is precisely this mix that holds unforeseen opportunities:

Solidarity as fertile ground

Greek society has lived solidarity for centuries: family, neighborhood and community action are the cornerstones of living together. Gradido focuses precisely on these values: it rewards altruistic contributions to the common good as well as social or ecological initiatives. Care work, voluntary work and neighbourhood help in particular - often invisible and little recognized - would become visible and appreciated through the Gradido system. In this way, strong local solidarity can grow into added value for society as a whole.

Potential for sustainable development and fairer participation

Massive income disparities, high youth unemployment and the "brain drain" show how urgently new opportunities for participation and development are needed. Gradido opens up new avenues here by providing everyone with a regular basic income for meaningful contributions to the community - regardless of origin, status or network. This can restore hope, especially for young people and returnees. In agriculture and rural regions, community-based Gradido projects could create renewal and participation.

Combining innovation and tradition

Greece has a strong tradition of alternative currencies, civic solidarity and cooperative structures - despite all the regulatory hurdles. Gradido can build on this experience and combine digitalization, participatory decision-making processes and transparency. This makes it possible to strengthen regional resilience and build innovative local economic and social cycles.

Overcoming fragmentation and mistrust

One of the biggest challenges is political and social fragmentation and a deep mistrust of institutions. Gradido counters this by focusing on decentralization and genuine participation - every person, every community and every region can be part of the change process. Transparent processes, co-determination and visible appreciation of individual contributions help to build new social trust.

Link to international trends and EU objectives

The focus on SDGs, social innovation and the circular economy also makes Gradido suitable for international partners such as the EU, NGOs and development cooperation actors. In this way, promotion, know-how and partnerships could be initiated to accompany Greece on its way to becoming a pioneering region for the economy for the common good.

Conclusion from Gradido's point of view:

The "quality of time" in Greece seems to be ripe for courageous, community-based innovations such as those proposed by Gradido. The prerequisites - human dignity, community, innovative pilot projects, experienced crisis solidarity - are there. The next steps could be

• Pilot projects in rural regions, island communities or existing cooperatives,
• Visualization and appreciation of informal contributions to the common good,
• Educational partnerships to develop digital skills and strengthen inclusion,
• careful dialog with decision-makers from politics, civil society and business,
• international networking, including with returnees and the diaspora, for example, who contribute innovative perspectives.

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In this way, Greece can gradually, on the basis of its cultural strengths and despite structural challenges, become a pioneer for a new, vibrant economy in the spirit of life - supported by community, regionality and global solidarity.