Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is working to stabilize his government following a period of political uncertainty, internal tensions, and declining public support, as new economic measures and strategic decisions take center stage.
Recent announcements of support measures funded by a budget surplus, combined with a relatively calm parliamentary vote on lifting immunity for lawmakers linked to the OPEKEPE case, have offered temporary relief to the ruling party.
Mounting political pressure
Despite these developments, the government faces ongoing challenges, including political fallout from scandals and continued economic strain driven by rising costs linked to the war. These issues are expected to remain dominant in the political landscape in the coming months.
One of the most persistent concerns is growing speculation about early elections. While Mitsotakis has repeatedly dismissed the possibility, the political climate has made such discussions difficult to contain.
Poll losses and internal strain
Early polling data indicates that the government has lost between three and four percentage points—gains it had spent more than two years recovering. The drop comes after a period of relative stabilization following earlier setbacks tied to other major controversies.
The findings are expected to be reviewed closely by government officials, as they assess the extent of political damage and plan their next steps.
Strategic reset ahead
The government is expected to outline its next moves in the coming week, following the visit of Emmanuel Macron to Greece, which is anticipated to produce announcements related to defense and strategic cooperation.
Mitsotakis’ broader strategy moving forward will focus on economic stability, strengthening national defense, and long-term planning for Greece’s development through 2030.
Party unity under scrutiny
Maintaining unity within the ruling New Democracy party is seen as critical to the success of this strategy. Internal disagreements have already surfaced, raising concerns about cohesion among lawmakers and party officials.
Key tests lie ahead, including an upcoming parliamentary group meeting and the party’s congress scheduled within the next month.
