Εκλογολογία και δελφινολογία στην εσωκομματική «κουζίνα» της ΝΔ - Το Μαξίμου επιχειρεί να την «σβήσει»

Whispers of discontent and leadership speculation are once again rippling through the corridors of Greece's ruling New Democracy (ND) party, casting a shadow over preparations for the upcoming party congress. Following a recent parliamentary group meeting and with the congress looming, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has publicly denounced both "electioneering" and "dolphin-watching"—a Greek idiom for speculating about succession. He is rallying for unified support, emphasizing that individual success is tied to the party's collective triumph, and aiming to reconnect with the "silent majority" that backed him in 2023. However, this push for unity is being challenged by persistent murmurs among party ranks, reflecting the personal anxieties of officials within the government and the parliamentary group, as well as visible, albeit often subtle, disagreements.

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Άβολες για το Μέγαρο Μαξίμου συζητήσεις ξεπηδούν και πάλι στο νεοδημοκρατικό παρασκήνιο, στον απόηχο της συνεδρίασης της Κοινοβουλευτικής Ομάδας την Πέμπτη (7/5) και ενόψει του κομματικού συνεδρίου στο Metropolitan Expo την ερχόμενη εβδομάδα (15-17 Μαΐου).

The internal dynamics were palpable during a recent six-hour meeting where ministers reportedly criticized fellow ministers, albeit without naming names, and MPs took aim at non-parliamentary government officials. Adonis Georgiadis, a prominent minister, has been particularly vocal, criticizing colleagues he perceives as avoiding difficult tasks. He has pointedly referenced individuals who, in his view, prioritize avoiding the parliamentary group or engaging in activities that seem detached from the party's core mission. This internal criticism, sometimes delivered in the presence of Mitsotakis himself, highlights a growing tension between different factions and individuals within the party, suggesting that the path to unity is far from smooth.

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Ο Κυριάκος Μητσοτάκης ξορκίζει τόσο την εκλογολογία όσο και τη «δελφινολογία», με τον ίδιο να ζητάει συστράτευση όλων (στη λογική ότι η προσωπική επιτυχία του καθενός περνάει μέσα από τη συλλογική επιτυχία της ΝΔ), με στόχο την επαναπροσέγγιση της – κατά τον ίδιο – «σιωπηλής πλειοψηφίας», που τον στήριξε το 2023.

These intra-party clashes are not new and appear to stem from deeper-seated rivalries and differing visions for the party's future. The article notes that such internal fires have been smoldering for months, involving other key figures like Kostis Hatzidakis, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, and Vassilis Kikilias. The underlying issue seems to be the delicate balance of power within the ND, which is constantly being tested by personal ambitions and a lack of chemistry between certain officials. As the party grapples with the wear and tear of seven years in power and opinion polls that suggest ND might fall short of its electoral targets, these internal divisions become more pronounced, threatening to undermine the government's stability and its electoral prospects. Ta Nea's reporting captures this complex internal political maneuvering, framing it as a critical challenge for Mitsotakis as he navigates the path toward the next national elections.

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υπουργοί απασφαλίζουν κατά υπουργών, έστω και χωρίς ποτέ να κατονομάζεται κάποιος, και βουλευτές καρφώνουν εξωκοινοβουλευτικούς της κυβέρνησης.