All the information received by BN indicates that Kyriakos Mitsotakis has decided to hold national elections on May 9, 2027, one week after Easter 2027, which falls on May 2. BN—when everyone was writing about elections in September-October 2026—had argued that these scenarios were invalid and that Mitsotakis would hold the elections in May, also taking into account the assumption of the Hellenic Presidency. However, a short while ago, BN mentioned the date May 30, 2027, but May 9, 2027, was evaluated as more appropriate.
What he thinks about Samaras, Kasidiaris, and PASOK
In fact, the Prime Minister himself, in conversations with very close associates, has no issue mentioning the election date as well as commenting on the entire political landscape as it unfolds. For example, he admits that there is some momentum from A. Samaras, though not of the magnitude being reported. Furthermore, he concedes that the case for a dynamic comeback by Kasidiaris has merit, but he does not seem overly concerned since I. Kasidiaris will not be an MP, while he also anticipates a decline for PASOK in the coming period.
The Maximos system with pollsters and pro-government media will "inflate" the polls
However, what is being orchestrated at the Maximos Mansion alongside specific pollsters and pro-government media is unprecedented. At least to such a large extent. Essentially, the decision has been made to "inflate" the percentages of ND, create a favorable climate for the government, and present the party as standing at 30-31%, suggesting it will also gain points from the measures to be announced at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF). Namely, that "after 7.5 years in office, the government is holding ground"...
Artificial euphoria and consolidation
This represents an artificial euphoria created for reasons of consolidating the blue party base as well as influencing undecided voters and abstainers. It is also aimed at dampening the morale of voters seeking political change, demanding real measures against the high cost of living and everyday challenges. Because when an undecided voter sees that ND stands at 30-31% in public acceptance, they think that they are in the wrong rather than the government. Of course, the real picture is quite different.
What is the real situation?
In voting intention, ND stands at 25-26%. The period of the TIF announcements is indeed a positive window for the government, as measures worth €2 billion will be declared; however, there is widespread discontent over high prices, particularly regarding fuel, with expectations indicating that a very difficult winter lies ahead. It is taken for granted that by next March, a fiscal space of 1-1.5% will be generated for extraordinary pre-election measures. However, keep two important elements in mind: That Mitsotakis has decided on the timing of the elections for May 9, 2027, and that the upcoming polls coinciding with the TIF event will not accurately represent the true sentiment among the electorate.
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