Athens, Greece – When the conservative New Democracy party came to power in Greece in 2019, it promised a work-driven economy that would grow by 4 percent a year and elevate living standards after a decade of austerity. In an appeal to the productive, non-state economy, Kyriakos Mitsotakis became prime minister, asking Greeks to “work together to build a new compact of trust based on meritocracy, industriousness, security, justice, opportunities for everyone”. Recommended Stories list of 4 items list 1 of 4 Blood, Sweat and Sugar list 2 of 4 Photos: Afghan villagers turn to gold-panning to sustain livelihoods list 3 of 4 Soaring fuel prices in Pakistan threaten economic and political crises list 4 of 4 On May Day, Gaza’s workers find whatever source of income they can end of list Five years later, Greeks had the second-lowest annual salaries in the European Union after Bulgaria, according to Eurostat, the EU statistical agency.…