Aigaleo was the next stop for Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis following his earlier visit to a neighborhood in Nea Smyrni, as part of New Democracy’s outreach tour across Attica and beyond. The campaign aims to re-engage disillusioned voters and boost the ruling party’s consolidation numbers. As part of this effort, the Prime Minister arrived in Aigaleo at 7 p.m. on Monday (June 29), where he had the opportunity to speak directly with residents while delivering a message of political counter-offensive — taking clear aim at the opposition and centering his remarks on the credibility of his government.
Mitsotakis in Aigaleo: “Our credibility is judged by what we promised and what we delivered”
Speaking in Aigaleo, and marking three years since the 2023 elections, Kyriakos Mitsotakis presented a full account of his government’s record, seeking to push back against the growing sentiment of political disillusionment and the argument that “all politicians are the same.” He stressed that when election time comes, his government will ask to be judged on a simple question: “What did we tell you, and what did we actually do?” According to Mitsotakis, New Democracy’s credibility will be measured by the comparison between the commitments made in 2023 and the results delivered to date. He acknowledged that “not everything has been solved,” while insisting that his government would continue to work “very hard.”
He also launched a sharp attack against those who, as he put it, invest in the wholesale discrediting of politics, as well as against the “political newcomers” who appear on the scene with easy promises. The remark had a clear target: to draw a contrast between governmental experience and new political ventures attempting to present themselves as the antidote to a system in decline.
“When the time comes, we will tell you what we promised you in 2023 and what we have done since,” he said, framing the political debate as one of accountability rather than empty sloganeering.
What he said about the cost of living
Kyriakos Mitsotakis made particular reference to the cost of living crisis, acknowledging it as the primary concern for Greek households. He noted that tax cuts and income support represent the only real defense against rising prices, as there are no “easy solutions” to bringing costs down. The Prime Minister expressed hope that over the coming months prices would stabilize and, from September onward, begin to gradually decline.
Mitsotakis did not spare the opposition, accusing it of “recycling old promises and outdated slogans.” He also invoked the memory of past “experiments” that, as he put it, nearly pushed the country over the edge — sending a clear message that Greece “will not go back” to a past that must be left firmly behind.
Addressing the public directly, Kyriakos Mitsotakis spoke of the “silent majority,” which, he said, understands that difficulties exist but recognizes that New Democracy is the only party with a real vision for the Greece of tomorrow.
This appeal reveals the ruling camp’s broader strategy: not merely rallying the party base, but also reaching out to moderate voters who may be dissatisfied yet remain unconvinced by any alternative government proposal.
Mitsotakis on OPEKEPE: A battle against the deep state
The Prime Minister also made a separate reference to OPEKEPE (the Greek Payment Authority for Common Agricultural Policy Aid), stating that after considerable effort, his government honored its commitment by disbursing €617 million through the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE), “in a fair, secure, and effective manner.”
According to Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the subsidies were paid out to honest farmers, while €150 million was clawed back from those who had exploited the system and redistributed to those who were genuinely entitled to it. He described this process as a “battle against the deep state,” framing the intervention in OPEKEPE as an example of confronting long-standing systemic dysfunction.
It is worth noting that, as part of New Democracy’s tour of the Peloponnese, a delegation led by Minister of Rural Development and Food Makis Voridis conducted a visit to Corinthia the previous day, with Thessaly set to follow. Meanwhile, the process of drawing up New Democracy’s candidate lists is advancing at a rapid pace, with the announcement of an additional 50 names expected within July.
