With the next general elections firmly in focus, New Democracy’s party congress opens this afternoon (15 May 2026) at the Metropolitan Expo in Athens. At the heart of the event is Prime Minister and ND leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ keynote address, scheduled for 7:25 p.m. In it, he will deliver a comprehensive political and governmental review — linking the party’s two completed terms in office with its roadmap for a third.
A Case for Continuity
The congress comes as national political discourse increasingly turns toward the upcoming vote. Mitsotakis is expected to directly address the central question: ‘Why a third term?’ According to sources close to the Prime Minister, his speech will centre on the logic of ‘continuity and stability’, framing the next electoral contest as a clear choice between steady governance and uncertainty.
Delivering on Promises
Mitsotakis will highlight the government’s record by reviewing the 25 flagship policy commitments made for the 2023–2027 period — all of which, ND claims, have already been fulfilled. His aim is to reinforce public trust through credibility, underscoring the message: ‘What we promised, we delivered.’ Without triumphalism, he is also expected to acknowledge the ongoing cost-of-living pressures facing Greek households.
Priorities for a Third Term
Building on this foundation, Mitsotakis will outline the core pillars of ND’s prospective third-term agenda — set to form the backbone of the party’s official election platform once the campaign formally begins.
Cost of Living, Incomes, Fiscal Responsibility
A major focus will be the persistent challenge of high living costs — still the top concern for most citizens. Mitsotakis is expected to stress that inflation is a global, not solely Greek, phenomenon, while spotlighting government measures to cushion its impact. Tax cuts and permanent wage increases will feature prominently, with the Prime Minister emphasizing that support for citizens must not compromise fiscal sustainability.
Stability Amid Global Uncertainty
The Prime Minister will also address the complex international landscape, describing the coming five years as a period of ‘cosmogenic change’ — encompassing economic shifts, geopolitical realignments, and energy transitions. He will argue that Greece needs both domestic political stability and consistent leadership to navigate these challenges — positioning stability not just as an achievement, but as a prerequisite for sustained development. According to his aides, Mitsotakis will present ND as the sole guarantor of that stability.
Greece in a Changing Europe
His speech is also expected to include reflections on Greece’s evolving role within a rapidly transforming European Union — though the full scope of this section was not included in the original text.