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Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has decisively locked in his decision to lead Greece through to 2025 and beyond, insisting that his government will not call early elections. Despite ongoing speculation about potential election windows in late 2025 or even sooner, he has made it clear that there will be no changes to the electoral laws, signaling a commitment to political stability and continuity.<\/p>\n
Conversations with officials close to the PM reveal his strategy, which emphasizes \u201cstability,\u201d \u201cinstitutionalism\u201d and \u201cconsistency,\u201d values that carried his landslide victory in 2023. In a clear signal that the ruling New Democracy party is in control, the government has distanced itself from criticisms by the opposition PASOK party, viewing the threat of a dynamic challenger to its dominance as minimal.<\/p>\n
Further complicating political dynamics, the government\u2019s plan to delay constitutional revisions until mid-2025 solidifies the presidential election as the next major event in the political calendar. Mitsotakis is reportedly still weighing his options for candidates, though insiders believe there is a possibility he will opt for a center-left figure, leaving his choices open.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For PASOK, the approaching election presents a difficult decision. Support for a left-wing presidential candidate would be politically risky, positioning the party in alignment with leftist forces, whereas a refusal could be seen as indirectly supporting the government\u2019s candidate. Given the internal tensions within PASOK, particularly surrounding figures from the center-left, the choice for president could spark deeper intra-party disputes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As the landscape unfolds, it\u2019s clear the PM is maneuvering carefully, ensuring that the choice of president doesn\u2019t shake the foundations of his leadership.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n