Kyriakos Mitsotakis faces fuel crisis and party tensions

Following his return from the United States, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis faces a demanding domestic agenda centered on the cost-of-living crisis and internal party management. A primary focus is the implementation of measures to mitigate high fuel and heating oil prices. The government is expected to announce an extension of fuel subsidies through October 15, with further measures regarding heating oil planned for mid-October, potentially including a significant increase in subsidies.

Simultaneously, Mitsotakis must address internal tensions within the New Democracy party. These include criticisms from figures like Dora Bakoyanni regarding ministerial conduct and disagreements over economic policies, such as the Special Consumption Tax (EFC) on fuels. The Prime Minister is tasked with unifying his cabinet and ensuring government officials maintain a constructive tone in public discourse to avoid providing political ammunition to the opposition.