The resignations of Mr. Grigoris Dimitriadis and Mr. Panagiotis Kontoleontos set off a political chain reaction on many levels. Maximus, leaked through government sources on Friday afternoon, made it clear that the toxic atmosphere created by focusing on phone surveillance and attacking the government’s general secretary, Grigoris Dimitriadis, were elements he accepted. resignation of the prime minister. Maximos’ response to the opposition’s criticism is that because “wrong moves” were made in the process of legal ties, the resignation of Mr. Kontoleontos, the commander of the EPM, was a one-way street, just like the House of Maximos. was not informed as it should have been. It is expected that from now on this will be the government’s line of defense on this issue, since this issue will certainly be considered at the plenary session after the opening of parliament. However, government sources note that nothing has changed in the government’s broader political planning, and the government continues to operate as usual after the resignation.

In the background, however, the discussions sparked by the resignation were dominated by concerns about the political implications of the case. Many predict that the toxicity that will develop in the next period will be such that early recourse to elections may be back on the negotiating table. For example, many point out that the opposition’s demand for a commission of inquiry would create a suffocating political atmosphere of polarization that the prime minister called unbearable for the country. Citing this reason may result in early surveys.

Experienced managers predicted a toxic confrontation in the fall and did not rule out a reheating of scenarios for early elections.

There was also intense debate within the government on the issue, and the parliamentary group was furious. As many “K” leaders have said, the subject of observation does not fit with the faction’s history, and Mr. Mitsotakis correctly accepted Mr. Contoleon’s resignation in a simplified manner. Experienced leaders also see side effects in the way the political scene is set up. The possibility of New Democracy’s post-election rapprochement with PASOK should be considered buried, as they say surveillance is already forcing Mr. Androulakis into a head-on conflict with the government. This practically means that when we are led to elections – either next year, or very sooner, depending on the development of events – then self-reliance is the only non-alternative path for the New Democracy.

Finally, another scenario that is being discussed is that recent developments may hasten the possibility of some restructuring, both for substantive reasons and for changing the agenda.