Greek Government Faces Political Turmoil Ahead of Crucial Autumn

Greece’s ruling party is bracing for a turbulent autumn, as multiple scandals and internal party rifts threaten its parliamentary majority and electoral prospects. The government is still reeling from the OPEKEPE farm subsidy scandal, which has significantly eroded public trust and caused a 3–4% drop in polling support.
As Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis prepares to unveil a new middle-class support package—expected to exceed €2 billion—at the Thessaloniki International Fair, his administration finds itself on the defensive. With the government past its term midpoint and elections approaching, missteps could have major consequences.
Tensions within the ruling New Democracy party have worsened. Relations with influential conservative figures such as Antonis Samaras and Kostas Karamanlis have fractured, while alliances with centrist leaders have collapsed. There’s ongoing speculation that Samaras may launch a new political party, further threatening New Democracy’s already shrinking electoral base.
In the realm of foreign policy, Greece’s decision to revive the Greece-Cyprus energy interconnection project may intensify tensions with Turkey. The recent marine park declaration in the South Cyclades adds further unpredictability to regional diplomacy.
The political narrative may be dominated by scandal in the coming months, particularly as Greece is under scrutiny by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, with 84 ongoing investigations tied to the country.