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Ten days after the outbreak of a major international crisis, the Greek government is drawing its first conclusions, with officials at the prime minister’s office assessing both political gains and potential risks at home.
Recent opinion measurements released Sunday appear to confirm the government’s central argument that global instability underscores the need for domestic stability. Officials say the swift dispatch of aid to Cyprus and Athens’ stance that Greece is not involved in the war while remaining fully aligned with its allies and the West has resonated with its core supporters.
The approach also appealed to a broader group Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has described as “law-abiding households,” helping rally support for the governing party and, according to the measurements, push it clearly above the 30% threshold seen as a key political target.
At the same time, the government acknowledges that an unpredictable war could create serious domestic pressures, particularly for the economy. International analysts warn oil prices could surge to uncontrollable levels, affecting sectors across Greece from energy to food.
Mitsotakis said in a weekly online post that the government has a plan ready and will announce measures in the coming days if necessary.
Officials say the government aims to demonstrate two things through the crisis. First, that it is the only political force with a concrete plan to manage it. Government figures have repeatedly argued in recent days that “we now have experience in managing crises.” One government source framed it bluntly: “Whom will citizens trust in such a crisis more than Mitsotakis?”
Second, officials hope the situation will highlight Greece’s economic recovery since 2019. They say recent budget surpluses provide a “safety cushion” if support for citizens becomes necessary. Uncertainty remains about crisis duration.