Kyriakos Mitsotakis confronts opposition on LGBT marriage law and parliamentary strategy

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has moved to introduce legislation legalising same‑sex marriage early in his second term, reversing his earlier opposition to LGBT rights. The decision comes amid criticism from right‑wing figures such as former prime minister Antonis Samaras, who has accused the government of pursuing a “woke” agenda and called for the law to be withdrawn.

Political commentator M. Maximos warned that the opposition is being exhausted ahead of the 2027 elections, urging parties to focus on broader government programmes rather than short‑term tactics. He highlighted the need for the opposition to demonstrate organisational endurance and warned against relying on populist promises.

The debate reflects growing intra‑party tensions within the ruling New Democracy party and a broader clash over social policy in Greece.