Kostas Bakoyannis political activities and municipalism

Former Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis has engaged in public criticism of the current Greek government and the existing municipal administration in Athens. In late September, Bakoyannis addressed his political future, noting that while he has not made a definitive decision regarding a potential candidacy for the Athens Mayoralty, any such move would be a significant personal and family decision. During this period, he also criticized the government for what he described as “arrogance” linked to the exercise of power.

By late October, Bakoyannis shifted his focus toward specific municipal management failures. Leading the ‘Athina Ypsila’ faction, he raised concerns regarding public safety and infrastructure in several neighborhoods, including Grava, Kypseli, Plaka, and Rizoupoli. He specifically highlighted inadequate safety measures in schools following a student injury and demanded accountability for local infrastructure projects and flood prevention works, urging the administration to provide tangible results rather than verbal assurances.