[…] The recent course of the Greek economy in the short term was positive, having started from a lower level yet managing to gain speed at a rate higher than the European average. However, significant downside risks lie ahead, not least of which those stemming from the uncertain external environment, as well as from domestic structural deficiencies. For the country, it is crucial to follow an economic policy strategy which will pave the way for investments, as well as the design of medium-term objectives that will be able to combine two desirable characteristics: seriousness in a dangerous environment and the intention for reforms. […]