Kyriakos Mitsotakis defends same-sex marriage law

During a press interview in Thessaloniki, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed the controversial law 5089/2024 regarding civil marriage for same-sex couples. When asked if he regretted the legislation, Mitsotakis did not provide a direct yes or no answer but indicated he did not regret it. He urged against conflating legal initiatives for political equality with the “woke agenda” rhetoric seen in the United States, stating that there is no “woke agenda” in Greece.

The law, which has been upheld by the Council of State, provides for political equality and allows for the possibility of joint adoption. Observers noted that the Prime Minister’s demeanor during the interview appeared more defensive and restrained than usual, potentially reflecting political pressures from internal party dynamics and recent polling trends.