The message “we trust you, but try harder” was sent by citizens to the government, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in his first statement on the result of the European elections.

In fact, he noted that the New Democracy party did not reach the target it had set, even though it achieved the largest difference from the second party in the history of the European elections.

See the Prime Minister’s statements:

Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ statement on the result of the European elections

“I thank from the bottom of my heart all the Greeks who trusted us once again,” Kyriakos Mitsotakis said, adding that “our MEPs will fight the battle in the European Parliament.”

“The party did not reach the goal we had set, nor are we interested in arguments such as the difference from the second party is the largest in the history of the European elections,” the prime minister continued, noting that “we knew from the beginning that the elections would be difficult.”

“Despite my own efforts, there was a lack of substantial reflection on Europe and the future we want,” Mitsotakis added.

“I listen to the voice and the mandate: We trust you, but try harder and that is what we will do to move faster towards Europe,” the prime minister added, referring to the historic abstention in this year’s European elections in Greece.

After noting that “in France and Germany, governing parties have retreated significantly”, he went on to stress that “New Democracy remains strong and one of the largest centre-right parties in Europe. It is the only one that can offer stability”.

“As of now, these elections become the starting point of a new path to 2027. From tomorrow we stand with greater intensity on the problems for more work, more effort and fewer failures. We have 3 years ahead of us without elections. Just as the Greece of 2024 is much better than 2019, so will 2027. We want it, we can and we will achieve it”, Kyriakos Mitsotakis concluded.

After his statement, Kyriakos Mitsotakis left the offices of the Southwest party on Piraeus Street with party supporters applauding him.