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GREECE’S RULING PARTY DEBATES CALLING EARLY ELECTION THIS FALL!
Greece’s political scene is bracing for a potential early showdown. New Democracy, weakened by inflation, corruption scandals, and the fallout from a deadly rail disaster, is quietly weighing whether to pull the trigger on a snap election this fall rather than wait until 2027. The party still leads the polls, but its strategists fear that delaying could give the fragmented opposition, especially Alexis Tsipras’ new Elas party, time to gather strength.
Inside the ruling party, senior officials say Mitsotakis has instructed ministries to wrap up their work by late August, keeping the option of a September or October vote open. Publicly, he insists elections will be held in 2027, yet internal pressure is mounting: advisers warn that moving early could prevent the opposition from reorganizing, while the socialist Pasok party continues to demand immediate elections.
If Mitsotakis does go early, the likely timing would be after his September address at the Thessaloniki International Fair, a traditional stage for pre-election promises like tax cuts. Polls currently show no party near the threshold needed for a majority, meaning multiple rounds of voting may be required.
Meanwhile, New Democracy appears to be positioning itself for campaign season. A mini cabinet reshuffle brought in younger hard‑line figures, signaling a shift to the right. The government also advanced legislation boosting salaries for senior Orthodox clergy, a move seen as appealing to conservative voters.
Tsipras’ Elas party is already sharpening its message, framing the next election as a stark choice between corruption and integrity.
📰 Politico
