Greece: Mitsotakis considers three potential dates for 2027 elections

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is reportedly evaluating three potential dates for the 2027 national elections. The decision-making process is influenced by domestic political dynamics and significant European milestones, including the French presidential elections and Greece assuming the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union on July 1, 2027.

The three scenarios under consideration are:

1. April 11: This date precedes the first round of the French presidential elections on April 18. Analysts suggest this timing could be influenced by the potential rise of anti-establishment forces in France, which might impact the European political climate and the Greek governing party.

2. May 16: This timeline includes a potential second round of voting on June 21. While this allows for a transition, it leaves limited time for a new government to prepare for the EU Presidency.

3. April 25: Held on Palm Sunday, this scenario could facilitate voter turnout as many citizens return to their home regions for the Easter holiday. A second round would likely occur on May 30.

The timing is critical because the incoming government must be fully formed and sworn in to manage key economic, energy, and geopolitical discussions during the EU Presidency, including the planning of the Multiannual Financial Framework for 2028–2034.