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Greek elections set for 2027, government spokesperson confirms
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Greek elections set for 2027, government spokesperson confirms

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Greek government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis stated that early elections are not planned and the next elections will be held in 2027.
  • Marinakis cited institutional consistency and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's strategic decision as reasons for the fixed election timeline.
  • He also discussed government effectiveness, economic goals like raising the minimum wage, and major infrastructure projects as reasons to complete the current term.

Greece's next general election will be held in 2027, according to government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis, who dismissed speculation about early elections following a recent cabinet reshuffle. Marinakis emphasized that the government's focus remains on effectiveness and fulfilling its commitments to citizens.

The elections will be held in 2027 for two reasons. The first reason is that I believe this is consistent with citizens. That is, they know when a government is evaluated, at the end of a cycle, and to establish this as a new informal rule of institutionalism, except in very extraordinary situations.

— Pavlos MarinakisThe Greek government spokesperson explains the rationale behind the decision to hold the next elections in 2027, emphasizing institutional consistency.

"The elections will be held in 2027 for two reasons," Marinakis explained in an interview with ERTNews. "The first reason is that I believe this is consistent with citizens. That is, they know when a government is evaluated, at the end of a cycle, and to establish this as a new informal rule of institutionalism, except in very extraordinary situations."

The second reason, he added, is a "deeply political and personal strategic choice by Kyriakos Mitsotakis." Marinakis highlighted the government's agenda, which includes increasing the minimum wage towards 950 euros, achieving an average salary of 1,500 euros, and completing significant infrastructure projects like the Kalamaria Metro extension. He argued that each additional month in office is crucial for achieving these goals.

And the second reason is deeply political and personal strategic choice by Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

— Pavlos MarinakisThe government spokesperson attributes the fixed election timeline to a strategic decision by the Prime Minister.

Addressing claims that the reshuffle aimed to bolster the ruling New Democracy party's "right-wing profile," Marinakis asserted that personnel choices are based on competence and performance, particularly during challenging times. He stated that the government's response to political challenges is through concrete policies, such as strengthening national defense, securing borders, and advancing maritime spatial planning, rather than symbolic gestures.

We are at 930 euros, we will go to 950, maybe more. We want to have delivered certain major projects, such as the Metro to Kalamaria, and other projects more broadly. For all these, every additional month is important.

— Pavlos MarinakisThe spokesperson highlights key government objectives, including economic targets and infrastructure development, as reasons for completing the current term.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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