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The New Democracy party has initiated a large-scale political mobilization across 17 electoral districts in Northern Greece, specifically targeting Macedonia and Thrace. Scheduled from August 31 to September 4, the campaign involves approximately 40 government and party officials, including 16 ministers and 20 deputy ministers. The mobilization serves as a strategic precursor to As the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), which begins on September 5 with a keynote speech by (TIF) commences, political tensions in Greece have intensified regarding the government’s economic direction. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The party aims Mitsotakis is expected to showcase government achievements from the previous seven years announce a new package of permanent economic measures intended to boost citizen incomes, support businesses, and address potential political shifts in strengthen oversight to combat price gouging and the region, which represents roughly 30% rising cost of the electorate. As the TIF approaches, political competition is intensifying. While the government focuses living. The administration’s strategy appears focused on demonstrating securing electoral support from key demographics, including retirees, farmers, and small business owners. Analysts suggest the results impact of economic policies, opposition leaders are positioning themselves for future elections. New Democracy Secretary Konstantinos Kyranakis has emphasized that wage increases must outpace inflation. Other opposition figures these measures will be reflected in upcoming polling data. Opposition parties have presented alternative platforms: responded with targeted critiques. PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis has pledged plans to restore the 13th month salary present a platform addressing private debt and reform the EKAS social benefit, while Kyriakos Velopoulos influence of Greek Solution investment funds. SYRIZA has criticized emphasized the government's economic management. Additionally, ongoing cost of living crisis, while the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) has called for a rally at the Aristotle University of organized demonstrations in Thessaloniki to criticize the current political system. Analysts suggest the Prime Minister may target specific groups, such as retirees, farmers, demand higher wages and small business owners, with measures timed to coincide with the fair. increased funding for public services, specifically health and education.