In a revealing interview with protothema.gr, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis made it clear that he is not considering early elections and emphasized that the “dividend” being returned to citizens due to the strong economic performance does not carry a pre-election motive.

Speaking on the program Direct, Mitsotakis signaled his ambition for a third term in office, asserting that the political rationale for such a decision lies in the need to tackle key pending issues, such as a constitutional revision, which may begin as early as 2025. He also pointed out that Greece will hold the Presidency of the European Union in the second half of 2027, a period during which he believes he can effectively represent the country on the international stage. He stressed the importance of allowing specific policies enough time to take root and resist reversal.

Dismissing recent backstage political speculation, Mitsotakis confirmed he intends to remain in office through to the spring of 2027. He also reiterated his resistance to revisiting the electoral law, despite current polling suggesting New Democracy (ND) falls short of securing a parliamentary majority. He remains committed to promoting the idea of a strong single-party government, which he sees as more functional than coalition alternatives.

“I believe in single-party governments and will campaign once again to convince the Greek people that this is the best solution for the country,” he stated, sidestepping a question about a potential post-election alliance with PASOK.

Focus on the Middle Class at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF)

A key factor in ND’s political recovery, Mitsotakis noted, is the economy and efforts to increase disposable income. He reiterated that citizens will continue to benefit from the country’s growth, and pointed to the upcoming TIF as a moment to unveil further tax relief for the middle class. He emphasized prior achievements including the reduced income tax rate, over 30% reduction in ENFIA (property tax), abolition of the solidarity levy, and reduction of the business tax.

Political Attacks and Opponents

Returning to political confrontations, Mitsotakis criticized his opponents, saying, “I don’t think the country needs a new female Varoufakis,” referring to Zoe Konstantopoulou and her positions on currency and public debt. He also targeted PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis, calling him an “appendage” to Konstantopoulou, and described Kyriakos Velopoulos as a key promoter of conspiracy theories, which have since been adopted by more mainstream parties.

In response, Greek Solution accused Mitsotakis of being anxious and fearful, while SYRIZA, through its spokesperson Giorgos Karameros, took aim at the Prime Minister’s comments on the controversial Truth Team. Mitsotakis denied any formal link between ND and the platform, stating its role is to reveal, not assassinate, character.