Kyriakos Mitsotakis targets 2027 victory at New Democracy anniversary

Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed a large gathering at the OSY depot in Athens to celebrate the 52nd anniversary of the New Democracy party. During his speech, the Prime Minister set a clear political horizon for the spring 2027 elections, declaring a goal for a fourth consecutive electoral victory. He emphasized the party's ability to provide stability and change, framing the upcoming period as a challenge requiring a strong 'crew' and 'ship' to navigate turbulent waters.

Mitsotakis highlighted the party's history of achieving over 40% in previous elections under leaders such as Konstantinos Karamanlis, Konstantinos Mitsotakis, and Kostas Karamanlis. He also called for internal cohesion, urging party members to remain 'modest and humble' as they remain in power.

The event was marked by notable absences of former party leaders, including Antonis Samaras and Kostas Karamanlis, which observers noted as having political significance. While the celebration included modern interactive elements like digital displays and basketball activities, critics pointed to the absence of certain historical figures as a sign of internal party shifts and political distancing.