Greek PM backs constitutional protection for MPs communications with civil service

Speaking to the press, Mitsotakis, who chaired the meeting, said the high level of discussion had proven those expecting “clashes and infighting” wrong.

During the six-hour session, the institutional upgrading of members of parliament took center stage, while Mitsotakis threw his support behind establishing in the constitution the right of elected officials to communicate with the public administration, arguing that such a safeguard would prevent lawmakers from facing legal jeopardy over routine parliamentary interventions.

The Greek PM also opened the door to limited amendments to the electoral law, citing the introduction of a unified ballot paper as one possible change, subject to the approval of his parliamentary group.

Commenting on polls, the PM said he saw the “glass half full”, adding that he counted on the “silent majority” who wanted stability and progress. “The game would be either won or lost on the economic field,” he underlined.

In his closing remarks, Mitsotakis called on all his party members to prepare for the next meeting in July ahead of the Thessaloniki International Fair next September.

Among the tens of MPs who addressed their colleagues, Minister of Health Adonis Georgiadis called on all ND members to work as a team, urging his colleagues to come forward and defend the party in public.

On his part, Vice President of the Government Kostis Hatzidakis said New Democracy was an active and vibrant link with Greek citizens. He added that unity and self-reflection without self-undermining were imperative. Referring to in-party squabbling, he stressed that the greatest opposition facing the party was inflation and the international crisis.

Minister of Development Takis Theodorikakos echoed calls for unity. “Strong unity within New Democracy is required in the battle for the elections — those who are absent will bear the responsibility for their absence,” Mitsotakis said. “The targeting of the 13 colleagues was an attack on the moral standing of the party. And that we cannot allow.”