Akis Skertsos links political stability to accumulated progress

Greek Minister of State Akis Skertsos has addressed the ongoing debate regarding a potential third consecutive term for Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Skertsos argues that political stability should not be viewed as an end in itself or as mere stagnation, but rather as a tool for “accumulated progress.”

He posits that the true measure of a government is its ability to utilize political time effectively, focusing on measurable outcomes rather than the duration of tenure. Skertsos cites long-serving European leaders from Germany, the UK, France, Spain, and the Netherlands as examples of how stability can drive economic and social transformation.

Regarding Greece's performance between 2019 and 2025, Skertsos highlighted several economic indicators: a real GDP increase of approximately 11%, a 13% rise in per capita income, a reduction in unemployment by over 50%, and a decrease in public debt from 183.7% to 146.6% of GDP. He also noted improvements in digital services via gov.gr, strengthened defense capabilities, and a reduction in European Commission recommendations for Greece from seven to four.