Explicit political messages were sent yesterday Kyriakos Mitsotakis talking to Parliamentary Group (KO) her New Republic on the occasion of the 48th anniversary of the party. The Prime Minister described the political framework with which New Democracy will go to the polls, stressing that the first elections will be held with a “trap”, in his words, of simple proportionality. “The first ballot will have the weight of the final, it will be the basis for our choice for tomorrow. It will show what kind of government we want,” the prime minister said, trying to end the feeling that the first elections are “transitional” and the “normal” ones are the second.

It is understandable that something like this could create a sense of relaxation and possible abstention on the part of the electorate, and the result will be political data that is not positive for the government. Hence the “bell” of Mr. Mitsotakis, who once again called on his deputies to fight for independence: “The next day, the country should find itself in conditions of stability, without endless deals, with conditions that will keep the country afloat.” the path of progress so that there is never going back. The new government of N.D. be one-party but not monolithic,” he said elsewhere, leaving a window open for the integration of leaders from other areas. In this context, Mr. Mitsotakis’ language in favor of self-reliance was clear: “If not us, then who will manage the country’s duties?” The national boat must be solid and proven, with a strong crew. We throw down the gauntlet. A strong nation state means N.D. management,” he concluded.

“Agony” and “protest”

“If not us, then who will manage the responsibilities of the seat?” the minister said, asking the deputies to fight hard for self-confidence.

Elsewhere in his speech, the Prime Minister developed a narrative leading up to the elections, which is “national”, as he called it, a tripartite “stability, coherence, continuity”, as presented in International Exhibition in Thessaloniki. But at the same time, he also upped the risks, “because we have a really tough winter ahead of us, and that requires us to work hard and stand on the side of the citizen.” According to the Prime Minister, there is no doubt that economic difficulties will “increase anxiety” and “we must do everything in our power to ensure that this justified anxiety does not turn into a blind protest” and “especially since it does not turn into flirting with demagoguery.

Criticism of Mr. Tsipras

The prime minister also referred to the official opposition, harshly criticizing him President of SYRIZA for his phrase that “if I had the opportunity to distribute 50 billion, I would go out until I get bored,” noting that “this is the logic of the most vulgar, most cynical old party spirit, which is now irrevocably condemned by Greek citizens.”

Finally, Mr. Mitsotakis also mentioned the ongoing battle over the price ceiling for imported natural gas. “No national budget,” he said, “and “no surplus recovery mechanism can fully cover the global wave of devaluations,” and “that is why I personally fought for many months for a complementary European solution, and Greece offered a common European response.” to a common European problem. In conclusion, he stressed that “our positions are finding more and more supporters.”