Ministry of Education (Greece)
Greece has high educational requirements and standards. The Ministry of Education has therefore always had an important place in the executive branch. However, over the decades this ministry has also seen considerable changes, which is reflected in the name, among other things. Since 2005 in particular, there have been a number of changes due to the pressure to reform, which are reflected in the name and area of responsibility. The following table is intended to provide an overview in order to facilitate the historical classification of edicts and projects.
| Period | designation | abbreviation |
|---|---|---|
| 1955-2009 |
Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs Υπουργείο Εθνικής Παιδείας και Θρησκευμάτων |
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| 2009–2012 |
Ministry of Education, Lifelong Learning and Religious Affairs Υπουργείο Παιδείας, Δια Βίου Μάθησης και Θρησκευμάτων |
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| 2012-2013 |
Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs, Culture and Sport Υπουργείο Παιδείας και Θρησκευμάτων, Πολιτισμού και Αθλητισμού |
Υ.ΠΑΙ.Θ.Π.Α. |
| 2013-2015 |
Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs Υπουργείο Παιδείας και Θρησκευμάτων |
Υ.ΠΑΙ.Θ. |
| 2015 / 1–2015 / 9 |
Ministry of Culture, Education and Religious Affairs Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού, Παιδείας και Θρησκευμάτων |
Υ.ΠΟ.ΠΑΙ.Θ. |
| 2015/9 |
Ministry of Education, Research and Religious Affairs Υπουργείο Παιδείας, Έρευνας και Θρησκευμάτων |