The government is moving to fast-track the legislation of measures announced by Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), with the aim of having the full package of interventions enacted into law before the end of the year.
This decision is not merely about the timeline for implementing the announcements — it is directly linked to the effort by the Maximos Mansion to translate government commitments into concrete, measurable results. Senior government officials believe that rapid implementation can reinforce the administration’s credibility, particularly among voters who previously supported New Democracy but are now showing signs of hesitation or drifting toward the undecided camp.
At the same time, the economic team explored the possibility of disbursing part of the announced €500 bonus for public sector employees ahead of schedule — potentially during the Christmas period. However, this option was ultimately dropped, as the available fiscal headroom was deemed insufficient to support such a move.
Nevertheless, cautious optimism prevails at the Maximos Mansion regarding the public reception of the government’s measures. The political climate is considered particularly demanding, given that expectations had been running high ahead of this year’s TIF. Adding to the significance of the occasion, the Prime Minister’s appearance in Thessaloniki carried particular political weight, as it marked the last TIF before the next general election.
Government planning, however, does not stop at the autumn announcements. A new economic package is already being prepared, expected to be examined in April and expected to be in the region of half a billion euros.
A decisive factor in determining the size and final shape of the new interventions will be the overall picture emerging from this year’s budget execution. Once the available fiscal data is finalized, the government will have a clearer view of the room it has to maneuver — while maintaining its fiscal stability targets.
