Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has launched the framework for constitutional revision, proposing key amendments including Article 86 on ministerial accountability, Article 16 on establishing non-state universities, and reforms to the method of electing judicial leadership. In a letter addressed to New Democracy MPs—made public alongside his official statement—he initiated internal party consultation to shape the final proposal, which will later be discussed with other political parties. Mitsotakis emphasized that Greece’s 1975 Constitution belongs to the 20th century and stressed the need for courageous, forward-looking reforms that reinforce institutional credibility and public trust. He reaffirmed his two-decade-long advocacy for revising Article 86 and highlighted his commitment to confronting the ‘deep state’. The proposed revision aims to modernize governance in response to contemporary challenges—including artificial intelligence and climate change—while enhancing judicial independence, administrative efficiency, and higher education pluralism. A final draft is expected by March.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Constitutional Revision: ‘Time to Dare Bold Changes’
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