With the message that the government will leverage every available tool to give citizens relief and resilience in the face of prolonged inflation, the Greek Prime Minister’s office is preparing for what promises to be a difficult winter — while simultaneously accelerating the government’s legislative agenda to strengthen the narrative of “We said it, we’re doing it,” ahead of the upcoming elections. Kyriakos Mitsotakis is signaling a push outward into society, stepping up his visits across Athens and the Greek regions.
All hands on deck with Mitsotakis’ eye on the ballot box
A clear sign of the government’s renewed focus on regional outreach is that Prime Minister Mitsotakis, fresh from visits to Pieria and Thessaloniki in recent days, traveled once again to northern Greece on Thursday for the inauguration of the Skouries mining project, carried out by Hellas Gold.
A firewall against the energy cost crisis
Within this framework, the government’s planning is prioritizing the delivery of a positive message — centered on interventions that improve daily life — while also taking action to address the mounting consequences of rising energy costs, which are placing significant strain on household budgets. With this in mind, the road ahead is far from smooth, with the Prime Minister zeroing in on initiatives to manage energy expenses. He has already announced initial measures on fuel prices and has previewed an across-the-board increase in the heating allowance.
The 120-installment plan and the middle class
Beyond the fuel announcements, the 120-installment tax debt settlement scheme is designed to reinforce the government’s commitment to supporting citizens — targeting primarily the middle class and small-to-medium-sized businesses, which are bearing the weight of accumulated obligations to the state and the pressure of a rising cost of living.
This surprise measure came nearly a month after the Thessaloniki International Fair, where the Prime Minister’s team acknowledged that the announcements made there fell short of public expectations. Against this backdrop, it was determined that new “tools” were needed to support the middle class — activating an intervention that the market had long been calling for. In the same vein, changes introduced through the new framework for private debt restructuring and the regulation of loan servicers, as announced by the Prime Minister, follow the same strategic direction.
Government deliverables as a pre-election weapon
In the battle that lies ahead for the government and the ruling New Democracy party, the Prime Minister has made clear that the cornerstone of their campaign will be the record of work already delivered — alongside the interventions being planned for the coming months, as outlined in the ministerial action plan drafts for 2027. These were presented at the most recent cabinet meeting by Minister of State Akis Skertsos. The goal is to finalize these plans in the coming weeks and have them approved at the December session, with the pre-election period running in parallel with the implementation of the government’s program.
The 2027 roadmap
The 2027 priorities include: preparations for the Greek Presidency of the European Union in the second half of the year, 50 Local Development Plans, reducing bureaucracy, a national strategy for artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, housing, the rights of persons with disabilities, anti-corruption measures, and child protection.
On a ministry-by-ministry basis, as reported by Parapolitika newspaper, the Finance Ministry’s upcoming deliverables highlight the “My Home III” housing program and the New Generation Investment Account. The Foreign Affairs Ministry is placing the implementation of the 2027 actions of the Strategic Outreach Plan 2026–2030 at the forefront, along with the transformation of Enterprise Greece into a comprehensive international business hub.
The big bets of each ministry
- Defense: The Ministry of National Defense’s flagship priorities include upgrading the country’s air defense system (the “Achilles Shield” program) and the modernization of four MEKO-class frigates for the Hellenic Navy.
- Education: The Ministry of Education is focusing on the institutionalization of a National School Leaving Certificate, the expansion of the “Marietta Giannakou” school renovation program, and the launch of the Higher School of Performing Arts.
- Transport: Particular emphasis is placed on the transport sector, with the relevant ministry focusing on upgrading 10 trains on Athens Metro Line 1 and procuring 12 new trains for Lines 2 and 3, as well as zero-emission buses.
- Health: In the healthcare sector, the government is prioritizing the “I Prevent II” program, preventive dental care initiatives for children aged 5–14, and the upgrade of medical equipment across 85 public hospitals through the procurement and installation of modern devices.
- Social housing: The Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family is focusing on the development of social housing through new construction, the universal rollout of the early intervention program for children up to six years of age, and the use of public real estate assets to provide low-rent housing through the Social Antistake program.
