Greek PM vows minimum wage to exceed 950 euros before elections

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has renewed his pledge to raise the minimum wage in Greece, promising it will surpass 950 euros before the next national elections. Speaking to residents in Kozani, Mitsotakis expressed confidence that this goal, initially set for 2023, would not only be met but exceeded.

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I told you then that the minimum wage would reach 950 euros. Now I tell you with certainty that before the elections it will have exceeded 950 euros.

Looking ahead, Mitsotakis announced that he will present the government's economic plan for 2027 and its broader development strategy up to 2030 at the upcoming Thessaloniki International Fair. He described the fair as an opportunity for a "fair assessment" of achievements and a platform to discuss future plans.

Mitsotakis also directed criticism at opposition parties, framing his New Democracy party as the "only political force that guarantees both stability and progress." He argued that opposing parties lack a concrete governance plan, aiming solely to remove him and his party from power. He asserted that voters possess "memory and judgment" and will recognize New Democracy's ability to navigate challenging geopolitical times and secure a "much better future for every Greek."

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The Thessaloniki International Fair is an opportunity to make a fair assessment, what we achieved, how consistent we were with our commitments, but also to talk about the future.

Regarding economic policy, the Prime Minister emphasized that a strong economy is essential for supporting citizens. "To help society, we must stand on solid foundations – to be able to give wealth to the citizens, we must create it," he stated. The goal, he added, is for the "overall prosperity of the economy to reach every citizen, in every corner of the country."

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The citizens have both memory and judgment and will recognize in New Democracy that it can hold the steering wheel of the country in very difficult geopolitical times and guarantee a much better future for every Greek and every Greek woman.

He specifically addressed the transition away from lignite in Western Macedonia, noting that significant resources have been allocated since 2019 to manage this shift in an organized manner and create new jobs. Mitsotakis expressed a desire for young people to remain in the region, finding "prospects and employment opportunities." He believes that "skepticism has now been replaced by restrained optimism" regarding the region's future.

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To help society, we must stand on solid foundations – to be able to give wealth to the citizens, we must create it.