“Greece 2023 is stronger than ever. Geopolitically, economically, socially. It defends its borders and national dignity, strengthens its alliances and uses its natural energy resources. With his collective wealth returning to his society.” The above is mentioned, among other things, in a written message from the Prime Minister and President of New Democracy, Kyriakou Mitsotakiswhich was read during an event organized today in Patras by the Steering Committee for the Elections of Achaia Northern Denmark, to cut the New Year’s cake, with the speaker, Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias.

Speaking of the new year, Kyriakos Mitsotakis notes in his written message that “we welcome 2023 proud of what we have achieved and optimistic about what lies ahead” and adds regarding the upcoming parliamentary elections: our first four-year term of office. the end. However, with the vote of our people, the second term of the New Democracy can be opened at the same time. It’s in our hands. So it will be.”

He also emphasizes that “we are building a country that moves forward and looks forward, and we have an obligation to secure this trajectory of progress in the next elections, having received a second strong mandate in advance.”

Addressing then Kyriakos Mitsotakis with his message to the participants of the event, he asks them to convey “the message of the faction to every citizen, everywhere in the country, with an open mind, a unifying mood, but also with convincing arguments”, adding: “Why can’t the country survive the nightmare of the past or become a prisoner of anarchy. He wants stability, consistency and continuity. So let’s move on and make 2023 the starting point of a new optimistic path. With our compass, patriotism, responsibility and the well-being of society. With a national rudder, in the hands of those who know how to meet the storms.

“New Democrats, New Democrats,

We welcome 2023 proud of what we have achieved and optimistic about what lies ahead. Our first four-year term of office will soon come to an end. However, with the vote of our people, the second term of the New Democracy can be opened at the same time. It’s in our hands. So it will be!

Since the summer of 2019, we have overcome many successive crises: firstly, the immigration invasions on Evros. Right after the coronavirus pandemic. Then the energy boom from the war in Ukraine and global accuracy. And the constant aggression of Turkey.

Against them, citizens and the state, we fought and won together. The economy and society have remained afloat thanks to the courageous support of the state. At the same time, the government fulfilled its obligations. Indeed, today Greek men and women pay less taxes, ENFIA and contributions.

The national defense is protected by modern fighters and frigates. Our export sets records. And investments have already brought 250,000 new jobs. The country is at the forefront of development. European supervision is now a thing of the past. Therefore, our slogan “we said, we did” is absolutely applicable.

As is the case with many things that we “say and do” now. Thus, after some time, 2,500,000 pensioners, doctors and the military will receive an increase in their salaries. Everyone will benefit from the total abolition of the solidarity tax. But especially young workers, and with the third consecutive increase in the basic salary.

At the same time, the state is also erecting bastions in rising prices at the moment. With subsidies for electricity and fuel. With low VAT for breeders and farmers. With household basket. And covering 10% of the basic expenses of each family from February to summer.

Thus Greece 2023 is stronger than ever. Geopolitically, economically, socially. It defends its borders and national dignity, strengthens its alliances and uses its natural energy resources. With his collective wealth returning to his society.

A society that now communicates digitally with the state. Without bureaucracy, queues and inconvenience. Who is experiencing a better everyday life. Studying in schools and universities that offer the young generation a professional future. And now, having access to free preventive medical examinations.

All this happened not without obstacles and without errors. Let’s overcome the first. While we are learning from the latter. This is how we build a country that moves forward and looks ahead. And we have an obligation to secure this trajectory of progress in the next elections. With a second strong team in advance.

A lot has happened. But there is much more to come. Especially salaries. Affordable housing, especially for the new generation. And decent health care for all. With modern hospitals and proper primary health care. These are our new rates for the next four years. And we will win!

As the new year approaches, I especially appeal to you, the soul of the party: New Democrats, thank you for your contributions all this time. To invite you next to me in a beautiful fight for our new victory. For an independent Greece and a mighty New Republic.

I ask you to bring the faction’s message to every citizen, everywhere on the ground. With an open mind, a unifying mood, but also with convincing arguments. Because the country cannot survive the nightmare of the past or become a prisoner of lack of governance. He wants stability, consistency and continuity!

So let’s move on and make 2023 the starting point of a new optimistic path. With our compass, patriotism, responsibility and the well-being of society. With the national helm, in the hands of those who can endure storms. And our blue hearts and flags are high! All health and strength!”