Prime Minister puts party on election alert
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Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has put his party on election alert, activating a dual strategy for both government operations and party readiness as he prepares for the next trip to the polls. The move signals a transition to a campaign footing despite his current focus on long-term governance.
The Prime Minister also promised to reduce VAT on products to 13%, though the relief is not scheduled to arrive until January 1, 2027. He described the current high rates as a distortion and framed the future intervention as a move for social justice, while opposition leader Alexis Tsipras countered from Kalamata with a message of victory and a direct attack on the government's record.
In Katerini, an investigation into the town planning office has uncovered an illegal permit scheme that allegedly netted over 120,000 euros through 'speedy payments' and cash sent by courier. Meanwhile, in the capital, commuters faced a morning of gridlock with significant congestion turning the Kifisos highway and major avenues into red zones.