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Government faces balancing act in 2026 as rivals gather for looming elections Greece enters 2026 with a government facing a crowded agenda of fiscal manoeuvres, social unrest, and reform deadlines. The optimism of recent growth figures is tempered by the reality of financing needs, debt repayments, and simmering discontent in the streets.
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Mitsotakis dismisses poll speculation, promises swift housing relief and rural support In a wide-ranging interview with public broadcaster ERTnews on Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis sought to reassert control over the political narrative, dismissing speculation about early elections and doubling down on his government’s reform agenda.
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PM focusses on long game as opposition faces crucial period Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is aiming to play a long game ahead of the next elections and is trying to keep New Democracy MPs on the same page despite their obvious disappointment about the centre-right party’s lacklustre opinion poll numbers.
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Despite lukewarm reaction, PM insists tax cuts will pave way to third term A week after unveiling a package of tax cuts he described as the most radical shake-up in half a century, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has reiterated his intention to stay at the helm of New Democracy and the government, appearing confident that voters will appreciate the benefits gradually on the way to elections in 2027.
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Mitsotakis delivers major tax-cut package as he seeks to stay course for another term Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has presented a long-anticipated and much-advertised set of tax cuts aimed at setting his ruling New Democracy party on course for a third parliamentary majority after witnessing a decline in support over the last few months.
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PM prepares to finalise relief package as talk of electoral tweak gathers pace Greek politics is set to resume its normal rhythm again after the peak of the summer holidays over the weekend, and the government’s focus is on winning back support so it can pave a way to a victory in the next general elections, due to be held in less than two years.
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Government adamant snap polls are not under consideration The turmoil caused by the OPEKEPE scandal, which followed soon after the jolt suffered by the government due to the public backlash over the Tempe train crash, has fuelled speculation about the possibility of snap elections, but the government is adamant that it will see out its four-year term.
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OPEKEPE scandal dogs PM as speculation about next elections intensifies The criticism and controversy being generated by the OPEKEPE scandal refuses to die down despite Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s latest attempt to justify his government’s actions and to move on from this issue.
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Rental subsidy rekindles political debate over housing crisis The government is sticking by the flagship measure announced this week to support renters financially amid accusations from the opposition that the intervention will have little impact.
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Mitsotakis insists on unity as he builds towards 2027 poll contest Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has doubled down on his commitment to hold elections in 2027 and not change the electoral law to make it easier for the winning party to gain a parliamentary majority.