New Democracy has been the dominant political power in Greece in the last decade, taking the country forward and creating a wide social alliance of responsible patriotism and economic and social progress, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Saturday, addressing the public at Moschato.
Mitsotakis met with residents of the southwestern suburb shortly after meeting at the party headquarters in Moschato to cut the New Year's cake.
The premier referred to the massive geopolitical changes taking place and said that in these circumstances holding steady and maintaining a sense of safety for Greeks is a top priority, which they can experience with this party. He noted that on Thursday, an expression of that security will be visible with the delivery of the first of four French Belharra frigates, 'Kimon', which will arrive at Flisvos off Moschato on its way to the Navy base on Salamis island. "Perhaps this symbolic moment is the best indication to remember where we were in the past in terms of the Armed Forces' deterrence power, where we are today, and where we want to go," the PM said.
Mitsotakis also referred to the government's work and reforms and said that "2026 will be a year that a lot more and great, key reforms will be implemented, so that we are prepared in 2027 to enter the final stretch" and citizens can trust the party once again in the spring elections that year.
"I know it is not easy for a government ruling for the seventh year to keep its reformist drive. People may always feel a fatigue, be possibly charmed by some 'sirens' offering alternative proposals. I say to all: Let us be very careful. Greece has paid dearly for populist experiments in the past, and I would like to believe that these experiences have become learned lessons for citizens," the premier underlined.