The New Democracy (ND) party has officially entered pre-election mode with the opening of its 16th Ordinary Congress. From the congress stage, Prime Minister and ND President Kyriakos Mitsotakis signaled the full activation of the party machinery—aiming for a third consecutive electoral victory. Even though Mitsotakis has reaffirmed that elections are scheduled for 2027, officials at the Maximos Mansion and ND’s headquarters on Piraeus Street stress there is no time to waste. With the congress serving as a launchpad, the party is prioritizing maximum mobilization to reunite its traditional ‘blue’ voters—a crucial prerequisite for strong electoral performance.
A Patriotic Tone in Mitsotakis’ Speech
Mitsotakis’ address is expected to carry a distinctly patriotic tone, directly addressing ND’s core electorate. This includes voters who have drifted into the so-called ‘grey zone’ of indecision, those who have shifted further right, and others who now say they intend to vote for a different party—including the newly forming party led by Maria Karystiannou, or possibly one associated with Antonis Samaras, or other centrist formations.
‘Greece 2030’
The congress’ central slogan is ‘Together for Greece 2030’. According to sources, Mitsotakis will first deliver a review of ND’s work over its two consecutive terms in government. He will then outline the party’s agenda and strategic direction for a potential third term—with constitutional revision as the crowning reform initiative.
Why a Third Term?
In answering the question ‘Why a third term?’, Mitsotakis is expected to argue that the opposition has failed to present a credible alternative vision for governing the country. He will emphasize the importance of maintaining Greece’s current growth trajectory—enabling the continuation of the government’s tax relief policies and targeted salary increases, as noted by sources close to the Maximos Mansion.
Stability and Political Continuity
Mitsotakis is also set to highlight the volatile international environment—marked by economic, geopolitical, and energy-related uncertainties. His aides indicate he will underscore how vital political stability and internal continuity are for Greece, especially given its regional position—and will frame these as national achievements uniquely safeguarded by ND.
Greece’s EU Presidency
The Prime Minister is expected to reference Greece’s upcoming six-month Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2027. He is likely to note that this period will coincide with critical negotiations on the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), and that Greece intends to advance policy positions originally championed by his own government.