Konstantinos Konstantinidis – Amphiktyon
The opposition parties are making efforts to unite in order to come to power in the elections of 2027, or even earlier if elections are held in the autumn.
The government of New Democracy, although in general it has been governing the country in a relatively smooth manner and has recently taken positive steps in the sectors of defense and security, is now facing serious problems.
First, through its policy of excessive taxation, the state appears wealthy while the citizens remain poor. The middle class is struggling to cope with the demands of everyday life, especially pensioners who did not receive any financial support.
Second, the government has been shaken by a succession of scandals which undermine its credibility.
Third, all these developments have created internal conflict among the members of parliament of New Democracy, as several of them now consider their re-election uncertain.
Fourth, there has been a rapid increase in prices. This is partly the result of wars and especially of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, but it is also due to the inability of the government to suppress profiteering by commercial interests.
All these factors are reflected in the decline of New Democracy’s popularity, although they do not significantly increase the percentages of the opposition parties and smaller political groups.
Public opinion, influenced by the intense accusations of the opposition about a “gang” and other insulting expressions, and tired of continuous governance by the same person — Mr. Mitsotakis — seems ready to make a salto mortale toward centrist and left-wing chaos.
Very well, let us replace New Democracy and bring PASOK or the Left back to power. But what positive results did we really see from these parties?
Instability, scandals, wasteful spending, excessive borrowing, destruction of the economy, the “grey-zone” issue of Imia, stock market scandals, submissiveness toward Turkey, the surrender of Macedonia, memoranda, bankruptcy, and many other problems.
Therefore, among three evils, the lesser evil is preferable. Today, despite its shortcomings, New Democracy still remains the best available political choice.
Yes, the people have grown tired of Mr. Mitsotakis.
This reminds one of Aristides the Just — although, of course, Mr. Mitsotakis is no Aristides.
“I am tired of being governed by Mr. Mitsotakis.”
Perhaps, then, the time has come for New Democracy to change leadership and bring Mr. Dendias or Mr. Pierrakakis into government, together with a new economic policy, while Mr. Mitsotakis could remain in reserve for a higher office in Greece or in the European Union.
Even virtue itself can tire public opinion — much more so scandals, the people’s economic hardships, and the internal disputes within the ranks of New Democracy.
In a democracy, what ultimately matters is the decision of the majority.
(2/4/2026)
Amphiktyon – Lieutenant General (ret.) Konstantinos Konstantinidis
Writer, Member of the Society of Greek Writers
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