Ilektra Tsakalidou

Ilektra Tsakalidou is a Public Affairs Consultant for Burson-Marsteller. She has worked for the European Commission Directorate General for Justice and the European Institute for Security Studies. She holds a M.A. in International Relations and International Economics from the School for Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University (SAIS).

Can the Greek textile industry be a driver for growth?

Due to the crisis, Greece has been experiencing unprecedented deflation and labour laws have started to liberalize, thanks to reforms that were demanded by its EU-IMF creditors.

By Ilektra Tsakalidou

/ 7 Apr 2014

Can the Greek textile industry be a driver for growth?

Due to the crisis, Greece has been experiencing unprecedented deflation and labour laws have started to liberalize, thanks to reforms that were demanded by its EU-IMF creditors.

By Ilektra Tsakalidou

/ 7 Apr 2014

Youth unemployment in Europe and the long quest for "Ithaka"

Young Europeans invest in their added value, learn skills, and unfortunately are unable to make their dreams come true while contributing to their country’s growth. How are these countries going to kickstart the sought-after growth when there are no opportunities, for employment or credit, for you

By Ilektra Tsakalidou

/ 5 Jul 2013

Greece deprived of its public broadcasting service: More than a bad soap opera

Flawed it may have been, but ERT, Greece's public broadcaster, was one of the few things holding the country together during these difficult times.

By Ilektra Tsakalidou

/ 17 Jun 2013