The Greek government’s path to electoral self-reliance—avoiding coalition dependence—runs through concrete policy delivery: fulfilling campaign promises, advancing major infrastructure projects, and unveiling a costed, realistic four-year plan for Greece up to 2030. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and the Maximos Mansion consistently emphasize this approach, framing it as both a governance priority and a political strategy.
A Summer of Groundbreakings and Signings
Over the next six weeks—roughly until late August—the government is intensifying its focus on infrastructure milestones. Senior officials describe this period as the ‘ribbon-cutting season’: a concentrated effort to inaugurate new projects and sign construction contracts across the country. These announcements will serve as key political messaging tools throughout the upcoming election campaign.
Thessaloniki International Fair as a Political Turning Point
In early September, at the Thessaloniki International Fair (DETH), the government plans to unveil its flagship electoral platform: a detailed, costed ‘basket’ of social measures and reforms for the next term. According to government sources, these proposals will be fiscally responsible—designed not to jeopardize Greece’s macroeconomic stability—and tailored to appeal broadly across society.
Infrastructure in Motion
On 13 July 2026, Prime Minister Mitsotakis attended the signing ceremony for the Skaramagkas triple interchange—a key node in Athens’ western road network.
On 23 July, the E65 motorway linking Thessaly with Western Macedonia will open to traffic. Spanning 182.1 kilometres and costing €1.4 billion, the project marks a major upgrade to north-south connectivity.
Towards the end of July, the extension of the Thessaloniki Metro to Kalamaria is set to enter service—adding five new stations to serve the city’s eastern suburbs.
Also by month’s end, the first 10 kilometres of Crete’s Northern Road Axis—from Neapoli to Agios Nikolaos—will be handed over. Meanwhile, construction continues on the Thessaloniki flyover, scheduled for completion in spring 2027.
Rebuilding After Disaster
Before summer ends, significant portions of the road and rail reconstruction efforts in Thessaly—damaged by the devastating storms ‘Daniel’ and ‘Elias’—are expected to be completed. This region has registered notably low polling numbers for New Democracy, making visible progress there politically significant.
Targeted Social Measures
The Maximos Mansion is also betting on DETH as a catalyst for the party’s broader public appeal. Announcements made there are expected to target multiple constituencies: the middle class, salaried workers, freelancers, small and medium-sized enterprises, and pensioners.
‘A Vote for Realistic Hope’
Government sources stress that all proposals are being developed with rigor and feasibility in mind. ‘We’re working intensively at every level to shape serious, realistic proposals—ones that can actually be implemented and won’t mislead citizens,’ they say. ‘By showcasing our tangible achievements—and building on them—we’ll ask society for a vote of realistic hope.’