In a period of political volatility and widespread concern that upcoming elections could plunge the country into uncharted waters, institutional issues—especially constitutional revision—have become a critical test of whether basic consensus is still possible. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis officially launched the revision process this morning from Maximos Mansion, aiming to deliver a modern constitution aligned with contemporary demands. Former Foreign Minister and renowned Constitutional Law Professor George Gerapetritis has been appointed to lead the national effort. Having drafted New Democracy’s 2018 revision proposal, he has already begun informal talks with other parties to build broad agreement. A key focus is Article 86 on ministerial accountability: the current system—where judicial authorities refer ministerial cases to Parliament for preliminary decision—will likely shift so that courts issue binding judicial rulings, while Parliament’s role is narrowed but preserved. Defense Minister Nikos Dendias proposed reforming Article 90, questioning the current practice of government-appointed judicial leadership and highlighting institutional credibility deficits. President Katerina Sakellaropoulou was not nominated for a second term partly because Mitsotakis intends to propose a single six-year presidential term—a measure expected in ND’s revision package. Work in Parliament is set to begin in April–May and may take four to five months, concluding by September at the latest, ahead of elections scheduled for late 2026 or spring 2027. Another contested area requiring wide consensus is the introduction of postal voting in national elections.
Constitutional Revision Begins Amid Political Uncertainty
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