“The goal of a majority government is realistic and achievable. Since we have achieved a majority twice, and we are 15 points ahead of the second-place party—despite our setbacks and despite our problems, which I consider entirely reasonable and expected—I believe that pursuing a majority is a realistic goal.”.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasizes this in an interview (with liberal.gr) and points out that the need for single-party governments “is the best option for the country… There is no alternative governance proposal at this time, and I see no room for cooperation.”
The elections, the prime minister notes, “will take place at the end of our term, in the spring of 2027. This government has just marked three years since the Greek people honored us with their trust. We have one more year of work ahead of us.”
Over the next four years, until 2030, according to Mr. Mitsotakis, “everything in the world will change. And the question is which government and which Prime Minister is best suited to manage these major uncertainties and ultimately ensure that Greece will be on the winning side.”
When asked who he considers his opponent, the prime minister stated that “the Greek people chose Tsipras as my opponent in the ’23 elections. He disregarded that mandate. He handed over his party to someone who undermined him so he could return with a new party, but with a political discourse and political characteristics that are exactly the same. As for myself, I have chosen as my opponent the problems of Greek citizens and the country that I am called upon to address. The Greek people will make their choice in the 2027 elections. I will continue to speak about Greece in 2030.”
As for the opposition, he says, “Their ideological stagnation is unthinkable. Do you have anything new to tell us? They keep regurgitating the same old clichés, which have already been debunked in practice.”
“Well-documented and substantive”
Commenting on the fierce criticism of the government’s foreign policy leveled by Kostas Karamanlis and Antonis Samaras, as well as the accusation they level against him of “capitulation,” Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasizes:
“It would be good if any criticism were substantiated and substantive. This accusation of appeasement—and I’m telling you this on a personal level—is truly beyond me; I find it more than unfair.”
Specifically regarding the expulsion of Antonis Samaras, as he notes, “it unfortunately became inevitable given what he had said. And, unfortunately, given what he continues to say, he is absolutely vindicated.”
Regarding the murder of Vagia Nestora in Thessaloniki, the prime minister emphasizes:
“They burned a woman alive; this is not an ‘intervention’—it is an act of murder. It must be utterly condemned if we are to protect the achievements of a democracy, where differences are resolved through reasoned argument and not through the use of violence. There is a tendency in political discourse toward expressions that “arm” those who commit such acts… This government dared to take on these organized groups that were politically untouchable.”
Regarding the Recovery Fund, he notes that “it was a very, very big challenge for the country. Looking back now that it’s coming to an end, I can tell you that it was designed—even by our northern friends—in such a way as to make its absorption nearly impossible, because the ‘frugal’ Europeans never liked it. And yet, we succeeded. And when the final assessment is made, I believe it will be extremely positive for the Greek economy.”
When asked about the wiretaps, Mr. Mitsotakis said:
“Decisions were made back then, responsibilities were assumed, and we moved forward. We are building an intelligence service that is constantly striving to improve, and the European Union commends us for upholding the rule of law. We are improving, despite whatever may be said.”