Persianis to step down as Fiscal Council president

Fiscal Council president Michalis Persianis on Friday announced his intention to step down from the role in a post on Facebook.

In his announcement, he stated that he had already informed the Finance Minister and the executive branch of his decision, which followed discussions with the council’s board members and staff.

Persianis explained that the decision was based on personal and practical reasons ahead of the end of his term, stressing that “there are no political or other dimensions” behind his departure.