PM Mitsotakis to iefimerida.gr: No chance of snap elections or cabinet reshuffle

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis ruled out the possibility of snap elections after a rise in poll numbers, during an interview to iefimerida.gr on Thursday.

“I categorically reject any discussion of early elections because of a rebound in polls. My aim is to complete the electoral cycle,” he said, referring to his second term in government.

Political stability is a comparative advantage of Greece, he pointed out. “I will not lead the country to early elections, jeopardizing this effort that shows that this government can make decisions fast and benefit citizens,” he underlined. He also ruled out the possibility of a cabinet reshuffle, noting that “at this time we have a lot of work, and a cabinet that functions satisfactorily.”

Referring to the war in Iran, Mitsotakis stressed that it is necessary to be prepared for any outcome, noting that if the conflict continues with repercussions on oil and natural gas supplies, it will affect both the European and Greek economies. Asked if the government will introduce more measures, the PM said that “we never roll out all our interventions from the very start,” but government does have in mind additional support meaures, depending on how the situation develops.

The Greek premier also noted that the immediate priority is Greece’s security and Cyprus’ protection. “We conveyed a clear message that Cyprus should not feel isolated, and we mobilized other European countries as well. We would have supported it by ourselves,” he underlined.

Mitsotakis also pointed out that Greeks contributed to deterrence. “We feel satisfaction and pride when our Armed Forces can rise up to the occasion during a critical juncture. Since the order was given, the defense minister made the proposal, I accepted it, it was discussed by circulating it in the Government Council for National Security (KYSEA), and in five hours the ships sailed and the airplanes arrived in Cyprus the same day. What would have happened had we had a coalition government and I had to talk with other party leaders on whether we send frigates to Cyprus or not?,” he asked.

Source: amna.gr