Doing something he doesn’t usually do by having coffee with government MPs in the Parliament’s press room, Kyriakos Mitsotakis shared some interesting news. Among other things, he essentially determined the timing for holding the elections. “March is still winter, May is a good date,” he responded to journalists’ questions about when elections will be held and whether they will coincide with Easter. From the press room, the spotlight fell on the date he believes the polls will open, which is shortly after May 2, 2027.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis: “Our needle hasn’t moved, that’s not bad”
Kyriakos Mitsotakis also responded about New Democracy’s polling numbers using the term “needle,” which was brought to the table by Pavlos Geroulanos when talking about his own party’s numbers, PASOK. “Our needle hasn’t moved. That’s not bad. Other needles are going downward,” he noted. The government’s polling stands at the psychological threshold of 30% in voting intention. This figure makes several government MPs argue that a victory like 2023 could be repeated, when New Democracy, before winning 41%, appeared at just over 30% in polls. Today everyone in government knows it’s very difficult to repeat a similar performance and considers runoff elections almost certain.
Regarding the meeting itself with New Democracy MPs, Kyriakos Mitsotakis said it went well and should be repeated. The prime minister knows that MPs want to have contact with him and communicate more frequently to convey the positions and problems of their electoral districts. Precisely for this reason, and after their strong reactions to the closure of postal services, he emphasized that he understands their concerns and respects their role. At the Maximos Mansion, they have realized that political “massage” of the parliamentary group and strengthening bonds are necessary elements, especially since MPs’ reactions recently have made this clear. Kyriakos Mitsotakis plans to increase contact with them and is even planning joint dinners. These so-called banquets improve the atmosphere and ease any tensions.
The puzzle of key dates for government progress until 2027 elections is completed
This completes the puzzle of key dates for the government’s progress until the 2027 elections. The cabinet reshuffle that was considered for around Christmas is now scheduled for March 2026. With this government lineup, Kyriakos Mitsotakis will reach the 2027 polls, which by all indications will be set up in early May. Until then, the government will focus on positive economic measures, keeping some as “surprises” for budget discussions and the polarization that will rise much higher with the establishment of Tsipras’s party.
