Mitsotakis Sends Message to Samaras and Karamanlis Before Their Speeches: ‘We Don’t Need Self-Proclaimed Advisors’

A message of unity and mobilization was conveyed by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during the Political Committee meeting for the election of Kostas Skrekas as the new Secretary, emphasizing the need for a renewed strong mandate for a third productive term for New Democracy. The prime minister aimed to ensure that the upcoming intervention by former Prime Ministers Antonis Samaras and Konstantinos Karamanlis at 7:00 PM at the Military Museum would not overshadow his own efforts. Characteristically, Mitsotakis has scheduled his own speech several kilometers away at the Cultural Center “Hellenic World” during an event organized by the Ministry of Labor, where he will highlight government policies against unemployment and in favor of creating new jobs. Yesterday, from a party event in Piraeus, Mitsotakis preemptively sent messages to the two former prime ministers, defending all government initiatives—from the economy and tax evasion to health and defense—while speaking about a ‘patriotism of responsibility.’ He emphasized that Greece does not need self-appointed advisors, especially regarding national issues, noting that some have been tested in this field without achieving the best results. Meanwhile, both Samaras and Karamanlis are expected to deliver speeches focusing on national matters and government handling, with Samaras likely taking a more aggressive stance due to his potential new party plans, while Karamanlis may adopt a softer tone but still critiquing Turkey’s role in European defense.