Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis delivered a message of responsibility and progress at the Thessaloniki International Fair, emphasizing his commitment to economic stability and growth without straying from EU fiscal rules. Despite denying handouts, he announced various programs to support sectors ranging from farming to housing, with a vision of steady pension and wage increases by 2027. In a strategic move ahead of the 2027 election, Mitsotakis highlighted his government’s agenda for the next thousand days, addressing concerns of reform fatigue and positioning his party as the guarantor of political stability. He also revealed plans for EU-funded initiatives such as mortgages…

At the Thessaloniki International Fair, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis made it clear that he was not there to give away gifts, but to focus on the country’s recovery without compromising fiscal rules set by the EU. Despite limited spending opportunities, Mitsotakis announced various programs aimed at supporting private and public sector employees, young farmers, tackling housing shortages, and boosting the country’s low birthrate. Plans included pension increases, minimum wage hikes, and subsidized mortgage loans. Mitsotakis also emphasized that his government was determined to implement reforms, denying any signs of ‘reform fatigue’. Addressing political challenges, Mitsotakis highlighted the need for his…