The Maximos Mansion is outlining the strategy the government intends to follow leading up to the national elections, seeking to demonstrate that the government’s work is not coming to an end, but is evolving through an ongoing reform program with a horizon of 2030.Kyriakos Mitsotakis reiterated this message yesterday, on the occasion of the completion of the Land Registry reform, presenting it as yet another initiative aimed at addressing long-standing distortions, as well as instances of opacity and dysfunction within the state apparatus.
Government sources point out that the reference to 2030 is not merely a symbolic milestone, but reflects the need for continuity and stability in order to complete a broad cycle of changes that, they argue, can profoundly transform the country.
This is the context for the slogan that consistently accompanies presentations of the government’s work: “We said it, we’re doing it.” According to the prime minister’s aides, the choice of the present tense indicates that the reforms are ongoing and that the government wants to demonstrate that its commitments are not limited to what has already been implemented, but continue to yield results.
The same logic underlies the organized effort to highlight the government’s track record. New Democracy officials who are touring the country and making public appearances have at their disposal detailed materials documenting the government’s key initiatives in recent years, so they can highlight both the scope of the work that has been carried out and the consistency between pre-election pledges and government results. This is considered by the Maximos Mansion and the New Democracy headquarters on Piraeus Street to be crucial for maintaining the party’s credibility.
At the same time, work is in full swing on the New Democracy party’s new government program, which is being drafted under the supervision of a special committee coordinated by Kostis Hatzidakis. The so-called “Agenda 2030” aims to serve as a new contract of responsibility with citizens, focusing—according to the relevant plan—on a framework of realistic commitments that combine economic growth with an increase in disposable income.
A Coherent Program
Government officials describe the plan as a coherent reform program centered on modernizing the state and continuously tackling the systemic problems of public administration. They acknowledge that not all goals have been achieved and that unresolved issues from the past remain; however, they maintain that the country has made significant progress and that continued effort is needed to complete the changes.
The assessment from the Maximos Mansion is that the main issue at stake in the upcoming elections will revolve around the dichotomy of “stability versus uncertainty” and that New Democracy can credibly articulate the need for the country to stay on a stable course. At the same time, it questions the opposition parties’ ability to put forward a convincing alternative governance proposal.
Particular emphasis is placed on social policy. The four main pillars highlighted in the relevant government program are support for families, addressing the housing crisis, expanding equal opportunities, and strengthening regional development.
Also aimed at strengthening the government’s social impact is the Ministry of Finance’s legislative measure regarding borrowers under the Katseli Law, which is expected to be voted on today in Parliament, where the prime minister may also address the assembly.
According to relevant sources, the measure universally extends the application of a related Supreme Court ruling and provides for retroactive effect, even though the court ruling did not require this. It is claimed that more than 100,000 borrowers with active repayment plans are expected to benefit, as this will result in reductions in their monthly payments and faster repayment of their debts.
At the same time, the state of the economy is a central element of the government’s argument, with Minister of State Akis Skertos emphasizing that the Greek economy is undergoing a fundamental transformation of its production model. He cites data showing a significant increase in employment, value added, and manufacturing output for the period 2019–2025.