Constitutional Revision: Mitsotakis Puts Institutions First, Ends “Politics as Usual”

“Today we are opening the dialogue for Constitutional Revision, and I wanted first to hear the views of our Parliamentary Group.” With this statement, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis sends a clear message: constitutional reform is not for political gimmicks or petty games. It is a serious institutional commitment, affecting national stability and every citizen personally.

A 20th-Century Constitution in a 21st-Century World

The Prime Minister emphasizes that the 1975 Constitution provided stability, but “it belongs to the 20th century.” Today, with challenges like AI and the climate crisis, bold reforms are needed to safeguard institutions and strengthen public trust.

“A public administration that is friendly and effective must be driven by continuous evaluation, putting civil service tenure on a completely new basis,” he declares, making clear that civil service permanence can no longer be untouchable.

From a parapoilitical perspective, many see this as a direct strike against the entrenched “deep state”, which delays reforms and preserves political clientelism.

Judicial Independence and Article 86

Mitsotakis reminds the public of his long-standing battle for greater participation of regular judges in cases of ministerial criminal liability and his push to revise Article 86. “I have defended this for 20 years,” he says, emphasizing that the judiciary must be protected from political influence while functioning with transparency and meritocracy.

In the background, political observers note that strengthening judicial participation is not just legal reform, but also a strategic blow to entrenched patronage networks.

Presidency and Higher Education

The Prime Minister proposes reforms in other key areas:

• Six-year term for the President of the Republic, preventing political interference.
• Greater judge involvement in appointing Supreme Court leadership, reinforcing independence.
• Opening the door for non-state universities, breaking the monopoly in higher education.

“This is a bold change, responding to the needs of our times,” he says, calling on parties and citizens to engage in constructive dialogue, away from sterile partisan conflict.

Safeguards, Fiscal Stability, and Anti-Populism

A bold constitutional revision must include:

• Permanent fiscal balance
• Consistent government action
• Accountable party promises

The Prime Minister warns: “The country must never again slide into dangerous populist paths. These are the paths that hide catastrophic consequences.”

From a parapoilitical angle, opponents face a direct challenge, as Mitsotakis draws a clear political line for the next electoral cycle.

Consensus, Institutions, and Political Clarity

Mitsotakis sends a message:

• Constitutional revision is not a media stunt
• It concerns stability, institutional credibility, and political responsibility
• He calls for consensus beyond party politics, aiming for a modern European democracy

“Let’s take a bold step forward together,” he concludes, noting that this change can directly counter the toxicity and sterile partisan entrenchment of Greek politics.

Source: pagenews.gr