With the countdown to the elections now underway, the Maximos Mansion is planning a particularly busy political and governmental summer, aiming to reinforce the government’s narrative ahead of the Thessaloniki International Fair—the last major event before the polls.Kyriakos Mitsotakis and top government and party officials have already begun a series of tours across the country, seeking to maintain open channels of communication with local communities, highlight the government’s achievements, and outline its next goals. The prime minister’s staff is well aware that political confrontation will intensify in the coming months, yet they note the need to impose their own agenda on the public discourse, emphasizing stability and economic progress as the current government’s key comparative advantages.
From Rhodes, the prime minister outlined the strategy he will follow until the elections, emphasizing that “New Democracy is the only political force with a credible vision for Greece in 2030,” reiterating that the elections will be held in the spring of 2027.
“We are experienced marathon runners; while others have already run out of steam,” he noted characteristically, essentially calling for political endurance and constant vigilance from the party apparatus and seeking to highlight the distinction between fiscal responsibility and campaign promises.
In this context, the government is attempting to craft a coherent, positive narrative for the country’s future. The recent meeting of the New Democracy Party’s new Political Committee and the election of the new Executive Secretariat are part of a broader plan for organizational readiness.
The debate on constitutional revision, which will take place this summer, is considered a decisive milestone. In the government camp, it is believed that this process offers an opportunity to bring institutional changes into the public discourse with a view to the coming decades, while simultaneously reinforcing the reformist image the government wishes to project.
Three pillars
At the same time, preparations for the September Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) are already underway behind the scenes. The core of the new government program is expected to be presented there.
Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis has provided a preview of the plan’s key directions, noting that they will revolve around three pillars: a more productive economy through the use of new technologies and a fairer distribution of income, a more modern and transparent state, and an even stronger international presence for the country with an emphasis on defense, energy, transportation, and technology.
At the Maximos Mansion, officials believe that the economy will remain their strongest political asset. Government sources point out that the improved fiscal situation allows for targeted support measures without jeopardizing the country’s stability. The Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister, Thanasis Kontogeorgis, echoes this sentiment, emphasizing that the goal is “for the dividends of growth generated by the hard work of the Greek people to be returned fairly and proportionally to society,” placing the emphasis on permanent measures for families, retirees, young people, and the most vulnerable social groups.
The big challenge for the government, however, is not only political but also economic. The performance of tourism during the summer months is monitored daily, as another strong tourist season could provide an additional boost to growth, public revenue, and the overall positive economic climate that the government seeks to capitalize on.
At the same time, no one in the government is overlooking the risks that could derail these plans. Wildfires, extreme weather conditions, or any unforeseen crisis are factors that could affect both citizens’ daily lives and the overall political climate.
For this reason, the Prime Minister’s office is investing heavily in the operational readiness of the state apparatus during the fire season, knowing that effective crisis management will be a key criterion for public evaluation.