Government Eyes 32% Approval Rating Post-DETH Amid Political Challenges

The government is focusing on positive news that offers both perspective and immediate solutions to long-standing issues, aiming for a rebound in public opinion polls. With national elections no more than two years away, the administration is investing heavily in this strategy. A significant milestone will be September’s announcement of a new support package by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at DETH, targeting primarily the middle class. Today, at an event in Megaro Maximos, the government will unveil the National Strategy for Preventing and Addressing Violence and Delinquency among Minors, a growing concern. On Friday, Mitsotakis will visit Crete to finalize signatures for the North Road Axis of Crete (NCAK), a long-awaited project critical to reducing road fatalities. The goal is for ND to increase its polling numbers by at least four points post-DETH, approaching 31-32%. The Tempi tragedy and railway safety remain pivotal issues, with Deputy Transport Minister Konstantinos Kyranakis under pressure to implement promised safety upgrades effectively. Additionally, assigning criminal responsibility for the Tempi disaster to former Minister Kostas Karamanlis based on recent legal documents is crucial. Public perception of accountability, confirmed through judicial processes, will play a key role in restoring trust. However, the credibility of all political parties will also be tested as citizens demand no exploitation of the tragedy for political gain.