Greek economic downturn became apparent in 2009 due to several different reasons, including structural weaknesses within the Greek economy and repercussions of the Great Recession. This downturn continued into 2010, causing the Greek Parliament to pass the Economic Recovery Bill on March 5, 2010. An important part of these austerity measures was the decision to open up many professions that were currently closed, such as pharmacists, architects, and truck drivers.
