# New Democracy electoral strategy and PASOK policy shifts

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-democracy-electoral-strategy-and-coalition-rumors
> Updated: 2026-10-20T13:04:37.000Z. Sources: 40. Developments: 3.

New Democracy spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis has declared that the party’s primary objective for the 2027 national elections is to secure a parliamentary majority. To achieve this, the government intends to address economic pressures such as inflation and housing costs through fiscal reserves and seeks greater European flexibility regarding state spending.

Political tensions have emerged regarding potential alliances. While New Democracy officials have denied claims from PASOK regarding a “hidden agenda” to form a coalition with far-right or populist parties, some party members have suggested the possibility of cooperation with democratic parties to the right. Marinakis reaffirmed that achieving a majority is the sole objective and explicitly ruled out any post-election cooperation with parties positioned to the right of New Democracy. He noted that Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has established a 25% electoral threshold as the minimum acceptable result, stating that anything below this figure would constitute a failure.

In response, PASOK President Nikos Androulakis has identified the electoral defeat of New Democracy and the return of PASOK to power as his primary objectives. Strengthening its position, PASOK has expanded its parliamentary group to 36 members following the official transition of independent MP Myrto Korovesi to the party.

Androulakis has since outlined a social policy platform centered on pension reform. Key proposals include the gradual reintroduction of a 13th monthly pension starting in 2027, the establishment of a new EKAS social solidarity pension for approximately 380,000 low-income retirees, a 20% reduction in the solidarity contribution, and the elimination of personal pension differences. Androulakis argued that social welfare should be a “permanent right rather than a series of emergency bonuses.”

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis outlines pension and political reforms

PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis announced pension reforms, including a 13th monthly pension, and welcomed MP Myrto Korovesi to the party's parliamentary group.

25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nikos-androulakis-targets-new-democracy-defeat-as-pasoks-main-goal

### 2026-10-20: Pavlos Marinakis reaffirms New Democracy goal of parliamentary majority

Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis stated that New Democracy aims for a parliamentary majority, noting that a result below 25% would be considered a failure for Prime Minister Mitsotakis.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pavlos-marinakis-reaffirms-new-democracy-goal-of-parliamentary-majority

### 2026-10-10: Pavlos Marinakis targets New Democracy majority in 2027 elections

Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis announced that New Democracy's sole goal is a parliamentary majority in 2027, while noting fiscal reserves exist to combat inflation and energy costs.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pavlos-marinakis-targets-new-democracy-majority-in-2027-elections

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