Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis Faces Criticism Over Election‑Mode Governance and Tip‑Tax Policy

Journalist Kostas Kallitsis warned that the Greek government under Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is operating in a pre‑election mode, accelerating measures aimed at electoral survival. He said this approach risks turning the state apparatus into a mechanism focused on votes, while economic reforms stall, public spending delays increase, and political risk rises.

The Greek Employers' Association (ELAS) condemned the government's recent amendment to the tax exemption for electronic tips (φιλοδωρήματα). ELAS argued that treating tips as taxable income creates an unfair measure for seasonal workers in tourism and hospitality, and proposed 100 % tax‑free electronic tips up to €9,000 per year, with strict rules to prevent tips from being substituted for wages or other benefits.