# Greek government policy and election preparations > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-government-policy-and-election-preparations > Updated: 2026-11-05T08:00:00.000Z. Sources: 49. Developments: 4. Greek Vice President Kostis Hatzidakis has outlined several government priorities as the New Democracy party prepares for upcoming elections. In late October, Hatzidakis announced a permanent financial reinforcement for pensioners scheduled for late November, noting that the party’s election program will include specific plans for demographics, long-term care, and pensions. By early November, Hatzidakis shifted focus to ministerial accountability and agricultural administration. He announced that ministers would present key priorities to be addressed before the next election to ensure productivity during the final stage of the current term. Additionally, he reported a significant increase in agricultural subsidy applications, noting a rise from approximately 1,000 to 16,500 daily applications, and stated that the government aims to complete advance payments by November 30. On November 2, 2026, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis presided over a Cabinet meeting where ministers were expected to present strategic priorities for the remainder of the legislative term. These include urban transport progress, artificial intelligence legislation in the labor market, the transformation of the Judicial Police into a Security Body, and the harmonization of anti-doping laws. Other objectives include fuel support and preparations for Greece's Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2027. On the same day, Mitsotakis chaired the first meeting of the New Democracy Executive Secretariat to prepare for the 2027 elections. New Democracy Secretary Konstantinos Kyranakis outlined plans to restructure party organs and involve the party base in developing the government program. On November 5, 2026, following a decision by Mitsotakis, New Democracy announced 11 new parliamentary candidates for the 2027 national elections. These candidates, representing various electoral districts including Attica, Thessaloniki, and Achaia, include professionals from fields such as law, medicine, geology, and public administration. ## Claims - Ministers will present 3 to 4 key priorities at the Cabinet meeting on November 2. (reported by 7 sources) - New Democracy will hold its first meeting of the new Executive Secretariat on November 2, 2026. (reported by 5 sources) - New Democracy's polling in 2023 was between 32% and 34% before reaching 41% in the election. (reported by 4 sources) - The fuel subsidy program has been extended until November 15. (reported by 4 sources) - The government is introducing regulations for the use of artificial intelligence in the labor market. (reported by 4 sources) - The Judicial Police will be transformed into a Security Body. (reported by 4 sources) - The fuel subsidy includes 20 cents per liter for heating oil, 15 cents for diesel, and 10 cents for gasoline. (reported by 4 sources) - Agricultural subsidy advances were paid to applicants who applied by September 25. (reported by 3 sources) - The government intends to complete the agricultural subsidy advance process by November 30. (reported by 3 sources) - The government has identified 16 central priorities to be completed by the end of the current parliamentary term. (reported by 3 sources) - Kyriakos Mitsotakis presided over the New Democracy Executive Secretariat meeting. (reported by 3 sources) - The meeting addressed organizational preparations for the spring 2027 elections. (reported by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-11-05: New Democracy announces 11 parliamentary candidates for 2027 elections Greece's New Democracy party has named 11 candidates for the 2027 parliamentary elections, including several returning figures and new professionals. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-democracy-announces-11-parliamentary-candidates-for-2027-elections ### 2026-11-02: Kyriakos Mitsotakis chairs New Democracy Executive Secretariat Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis led a New Democracy Executive Secretariat meeting to organize party mechanisms and official mobilization ahead of the 2027 spring elections. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kyriakos-mitsotakis-chairs-new-democracy-executive-secretariat ### 2026-10-31: Mitsotakis mobilizes New Democracy for 2027 elections Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has initiated electoral preparations for 2027, setting 16 government priorities and convening the new New Democracy Executive Secretariat. 45 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kostis-hatzidakis-announces-ministerial-priorities-for-greece ### 2026-10-21: Kostis Hadjidakis announces pension support and policy plans Greek Vice President Kostis Hadjidakis announced permanent financial reinforcement for pensioners in late November and pledged detailed pension and demographic policies in the upcoming New Democracy program. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kostis-hadjidakis-announces-pension-support-and-policy-plans --- Cite as: Greek government policy and election preparations. 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