Public Policy, Administration and Digital Governance in Greece in the Context of Europeanization

This study examines the dynamics of the digital transformation of the Greek public administration through the analytical lens of Europeanisation. Historically, the Greek administrative system has been characterised by persistent organisational rigidities, while Europeanisation has functioned as a multidimensional process involving adaptation, the diffusion of rules and standards, as well as institutional learning and adjustment. In the period under examination, however, digital transformation has emerged as a central pillar of a broader effort towards state modernisation, which is supported to a significant extent by European funding instruments, most notably the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (“Greece 2.0”). Drawing on the analysis of institutional documents and European policy reports (such as the DESI Index, the OECD Digital Government Index and the Digital Transformation Bible), the study captures Greece’s efforts to converge with the European average in the provision of digital public services, as well as the strategic planning associated with the introduction of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence. Despite the notable quantitative progress recorded in recent years, the critical analysis reveals a structural mismatch between technological upgrading and the organisational maturity of the state apparatus. Ultimately, the findings suggest that for Greece to move towards a holistic and effective model of digital governance, it will be necessary to move beyond the simple digitisation of administrative procedures and pursue a substantive redesign of administrative processes.