ABSTRACT
This chapter provides an overview of the general features of the Greek coordination of European Union (EU) policies before discussing the changes brought about by the crisis, the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding, and their impact on the coordination system itself. Loan conditionalities included the implementation of selected EU policies. Decentralization, fragmentation, and a high degree of informality have been the longstanding features of the domestic coordination of EU policy. The regulation on information and coordination is minimal, in particular at the decision stage of the EU policy process. A 'Strategic Planning Unit' and an 'EU and International Relations Office' were established, in 2011 and 2012 respectively. EU policy coordination efforts have constantly been constrained by various political and cultural factors. The Greek political-administrative culture and patterns of operation tend to defy central and institutionalized coordination. A better central coordination would prove essential for the political-administrative system in Greece to respond to the requirements.
