Geopolitics Becomes the Dominant Global Variable
Speaking on the panel “Geopolitics and the New World Order,” Evangelos Mytilineos delivered a message that captured the mood of a turbulent era:
“We are living in a period where geopolitics is increasingly replacing macroeconomics.”
From the war in Ukraine to deteriorating Sino-American relations and questions about Taiwan’s future, Mytilineos stressed that:
“These dynamics will determine the new global order and influence investment decisions for the coming years.”
Mixed Signals for Greece: Strong Progress, Real Concerns
Turning to Greece, the Metlen CEO offered a balanced but clear assessment:
“While we have made tremendous progress in fiscal stability, productivity remains a challenge and foreign direct investment is slowing down.”
He also revealed the key question international investors keep asking:
“Political stability.If we can maintain a stable environment for the next four years, Greece has all the conditions to take off.”
The Lesson of the Crisis: Resilience Comes From Looking Beyond Borders
Mytilineos revisited the company’s strategy during the Greek debt crisis:
“At Metlen Energy & Metals, we learned during the Greek crisis that resilience comes from looking beyond borders. This strategy saved us then and fuels our growth today.”
He emphasized the strength of the company’s dual model:
“Our twin model of energy and metals continues to prove its strength—because there is no metals industry without competitive energy.”
A Complicated Road Ahead: Transition, Regulation, Geopolitical Risk
Mytilineos described the global landscape as simultaneously threatening and full of possibilities:
“The road ahead is complex: rapid energy transitions, regulatory barriers and geopolitical risks.”
Metlen’s strategy, he said, is built on two pillars:
- Hedging against the massive risks emerging from global shifts.
- Capturing the opportunities created by those same shifts.
And his closing message was unmistakable:
“In times like these, adaptability and foresight are not optional — they are essential.”
Greece Can Fly — but Only Under One Condition
Mytilineos’ overall message in London can be summarized simply:Greece has made real progress. It has the geography, the talent, the infrastructure, the European security umbrella, and globally competitive companies.
What it needs now is one crucial ingredient:Stability. Predictability. Consistency.
In a world where geopolitics has become the true driver of markets, that may be the most valuable asset a country can possess.