It’s no coincidence New Democracy as well as SYRIZA still attached great importance Northern Greece, each side for different reasons. The special characteristics of the “penthouses” of the country, and in particular Macedonia, were assessed by two contenders for power as in need of special pre-election preparation. According to the 2021 census, 2.6 million citizens live in Western, Central, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace. A considerable figure, which can clearly affect the final result of the elections.

For the New Republic of Macedonia, it has always been its “castle”. In 2015, he was “defeated” by SYRIZA, losing 8 districts, which he won again in 2019. In early autumn, the Prime Minister was in Serra, followed by visits to Pella and Thessaloniki. Trips to other prefectures are planned in the near future. The “blue” faction also decided to hold a meeting of the Political Academy they created in Kalamaria. What did they see in Maximos? How much pressure from Kyriakos Velopoulos. In almost all of northern Greece, the percentage of the Hellenic solution fluctuated three years ago well above its general percentage, that is, from 5% to 7%. It is reported that in some areas it even reaches double digits. Perhaps the war in Ukraine also plays a role, since there are Russian-friendly citizens there.

Winter in Northern Greece, which is much harsher, requires quick reflexes so that residents of hard-to-reach areas do not turn their backs on the government. From mid-October heating is needed in several places. And in N.D. they understand that close weather monitoring and additional support is needed to meet the needs of remote areas (Kato Nevrokopi, Florina, Kastoria, Aridia, Rhodope Mountains, Evros Mountains, etc.), which will be covered with snow for many days. .

Equally difficult is the work of SYRIZA in Macedonia. The Prespa deal cost the party dearly, and many say it contributed to its latest electoral defeat. Northern Greece still has a loyal audience that does not forgive the signing of Alexis Tsipras to Fishermen of Prespa with Zoran Zaev in June 2018.

Given this fact, the President of SYRIZA did not hide his interest in the northern part of the country. He has already been to Serres, Pella, today he will be in Kilkis, and next week he will go to Florina and Kastoria. The goal is twofold: to emphasize the benefits of the agreement with the northern neighbors and at the same time to convey the party’s program to combat precision.

The figures show that SYRIZA needs reinforcements in Northern Greece, as it lost 6 to 9 points in Pieria, 2 Thessaloniki, Kilkis, Imathia, Drama and Kavala three years ago.