New Democracy officially kicked off its electoral campaign on February 4, 2026, in Ioannina—marking the start of its pre-congress dialogue ahead of the May Athens congress and national elections. Prime Minister and ND President Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized citizen engagement, highlighting government reforms across education, health, labor, and social cohesion. At a panel with four Ioannina residents benefiting from state programs—including a high school student, a healthcare professional, and two beneficiaries of DYPA and social welfare—he underscored ND’s commitment to vulnerable groups and signaled openness to classifying healthcare workers as performing heavy or hazardous duties. Ministers Sofia Zacharakis, Adonis Georgiadis, Niki Kerameos, and Domna Michailidou participated in thematic sessions. A key goal is boosting party unity, currently at 56%, amid growing competition from right-wing parties and independent figures like Maria Karystiannou; failure to strengthen cohesion risks ND falling below 25%—well short of the majority threshold. Assessment will follow the May congress and the Thessaloniki International Fair.
ND Launches Electoral Campaign: Minister Mobilization and Unity Challenge
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