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Mitsotakis to Unveil Greece’s Constitutional Reform Agenda

Mitsotakis to Unveil Greece’s Constitutional Reform Agenda

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to announce his government’s

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to announce his government’s constitutional revision agenda in a televised address today, initiating a process that could lead to significant institutional changes.

According to information ahead of the speech, Mitsotakis will present proposals to revise several constitutional articles. Following the announcement, consultations with lawmakers from the ruling New Democracy party are expected to begin, with members invited to submit their own proposals within the month.

In previous public statements, the prime minister has already signaled possible changes involving the job tenure of civil servants, environmental protection, the criminal liability of ministers, and the presidency. Regarding the head of state, Mitsotakis has proposed a single, six-year presidential term instead of the current arrangement.

Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis is also expected to comment on the initiative during a scheduled media briefing at midday.

How the revision process works

Greece’s Constitution sets strict rules for amendments under Article 110. Certain core provisions — including those defining the country as a parliamentary republic and safeguarding fundamental rights — are not subject to revision.

The need for a constitutional revision must first be established by parliament following a proposal signed by at least 50

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