Is being polite to AI an unnecessary luxury? There are those who argue that saying “hello,” “please,” or “thank you” to an AI chatbot is a waste of time, money, and computational resources. At first glance, the logic may seem sound: If AI is a tool for speed and efficiency, why add anything extra? The…
Since stepping into his role as Governor of Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue, George Pitsilis has overseen an ambitious and radical transformation of the country’s tax and customs administration, aiming to not only overhaul processes and operations but also fundamentally change the public’s attitude toward tax compliance and the very way taxpayers interact with…
With global and national economies navigating a tumultuous environment of constant change, taxation is increasingly recognized not only as a critical pillar of fiscal stability but also as a key instrument for promoting economic growth, fairness, and transformation. Beyond its fiscal dimension, tax policy today is a powerful lever driving competitiveness, social trust, and sustainable…
Europe, today, faces major challenges. With limited competitiveness, increasing defense requirements and expenditures, and the ongoing cost of living crisis and housing shortages, the continent must find ways to boost economic growth, address fiscal deficits, and avoid austerity policies that could undermine the social cohesion and values built over decades. Yet Europe is held back…