The upcoming electoral contest is set to unfold on economic ground, with the central issue being how political parties propose to shield citizens from the mounting cost-of-living crisis. Against this backdrop, the government of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has adopted a two-pronged strategy.
A Dual Strategy: Promises and Counterattacks
The first pillar centers on New Democracy’s four-year agenda for the next term — a plan scheduled to begin unfolding at the Thessaloniki International Fair (DETH). There, Mitsotakis will unveil a package of measures focused primarily on Greece’s middle class, especially freelancers and small- and medium-sized enterprises — a pivotal voting bloc in the run-up to elections.
The second pillar involves dismantling opposition proposals — particularly those of PASOK — by branding them as fiscally irresponsible vote-grabbing, lacking proper cost assessment or sustainability.
A €1 Billion Package on the Table
With rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz threatening sharp increases in oil prices — and consequently another wave of inflation — the Maximos Mansion and its economic team are holding frequent meetings to secure maximum fiscal space for the DETH announcement. The current size of the measure package stands at €1 billion, though Government Spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis told SKAI that it could be “slightly higher,” depending on spending ceilings and the primary budget surplus.
Highlighting Economic Progress
Equally central to the government’s communication strategy is emphasizing positive economic developments. For instance, public debt fell by 9.4 percentage points in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025 — meaning lower interest payments and reduced burdens for future generations, according to a source familiar with the government’s economic planning.
“Greece has emerged as Europe’s top performer in public debt reduction — achieving the highest debt-reduction rate among both EU and OECD countries,” the source added.
€23 Billion National Development Plan
The government is also highlighting its recently unveiled National Development Programme 2026–2030, a €23 billion initiative for public investment across the country. Prime Minister Mitsotakis described it as the direct outcome of sound fiscal management — a trajectory beginning in 2019 and continuing through today.
“Our country has consistently met its fiscal targets, delivered primary surpluses, and cut debt faster than any nation in OECD history — all while allocating resources for social policy and strategic investment,” he said, stressing the goal of spreading growth to every corner of Greece, including all 1,008 postal code areas nationwide.
Targeting PASOK
Meanwhile, both the Maximos Mansion and the PASOK headquarters are engaged in mutual criticism — with the government accusing PASOK of proposing populist measures without credible financing, and PASOK countering with critiques of the government’s economic record and priorities.