The composition of the newly formed New Democracy government has been announced this morning. Opposition parties have strongly criticised the cabinet reshuffle, calling it a series of "communication stunts," "desperate moves," and a "recycling of incompetent ministers," all of which, they argue, signal the beginning of the end for PM Mitsotakis' administration.

Earlier this morning, government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis announced the composition of the newly formed New Democracy (ND) government. Key changes include Kostis Hatzidakis becoming the Deputy Prime Minister, Kyriakos Pierrakakis taking over as Minister of National Economy and Finance, Sofia Zacharaki heading the Ministry of Education, Domna Michailidou leading the Ministry of Family and Social Cohesion, Vasilis Kikilias appointed Minister of Shipping, Christos Dimas taking over as Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, with Konstantinos Kyranakis as his under secretary, and Makis Voridis appointed Minister for Immigration.

Opposition reacts

PASOK: “The reshuffle marks the start of the downfall of Mitsotakis’ system of rule.”

PASOK spokesman Kostas Tsoukalas criticised the reshuffle as an indication of the PM‘s strategic deadlock. He accused Mitsotakis of clinging to a failed, centralised governance model, with no substantial reform and a government that rewards ministers for adhering to hardline policies and ignoring public demands for justice and accountability. According to Tsoukalas, the reshuffle shows that the government’s main priority is maintaining power rather than addressing the people’s needs, and he described it as the beginning of the end for Mitsotakis’ system. He argued that the country urgently needs political change, and PASOK is ready to meet this challenge with a new program for the public.

SYRIZA: “The ND hourglass is empty”

SYRIZA spokesperson Giorgos Karameros labelled the reshuffle as offensive to Greek society. He stated that the PM had failed to understand the situation, focusing solely on managing internal party balances rather than making any real changes in governance or policy. He pointed out that key figures within the government remained unchanged, reflecting the inefficacy of the cabinet. He concluded that the ND’s time had run out, with no real solutions offered to the pressing issues facing Greece.

KKE: “The problem with the government isn’t about technocracy, age, or communication—it’s fundamentally political.”

The Communist Party (KKE) dismissed the reshuffle as a mere attempt to cover up the government’s deep political issues. KKE argued that the reshuffle wouldn’t change the fact that the government is responsible for social inequality and the consequences of the Tempe train disaster. They criticised the recycling of ministers who have pursued anti-people policies, even if new, younger faces are introduced. KKE stressed that the solution to the country’s problems is not more of the same, but a radical transformation through popular resistance against the current political system.

New Left: “Desperate moves”

The New Left party also condemned the reshuffle, labelling it a mix of far-right influences, internal party adjustments, and desperate communication stunts. They mocked the government’s attempt to distract from its failures with “empty gestures,” particularly focusing on a controversial gesture to the victims of the Tempe tragedy. They warned that these tactics would not halt the government’s decline and would not last long.

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