Greece's New Democracy pushes constitutional revision with ideological focus

The ruling New Democracy (ND) party in Greece, led by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, is using the constitutional amendment process to embed elements of its pre‑election programme into the constitution. Critics say the proposal serves partisan goals, targeting a narrow neo‑liberal and nationalist base rather than reflecting broad societal needs.

Committee chair Makis Voridis acknowledged the revision’s “heavy ideological character.” Proposed changes include constitutional protection of the national flag and mandatory teaching of the Greek language, measures viewed as catering to far‑right and nationalist rhetoric. Observers argue the move departs from previous revisions, which were based on mature democratic requirements and enjoyed broader political consensus.