Greece opens debate on constitutional revision as Prime Minister prepares announcements
The Greek government has formally opened discussions on a constitutional revision, following an initiative by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who is expected to make official announcements on Monday morning.
The Prime Minister is set to launch the process by presenting the governing New Democracy party’s proposals, which will be submitted in the coming period to initiate parliamentary debate on constitutional amendments.
“Given that the Constitution requires an enhanced majority of 200 MPs, I hope opposition parties will approach this proposal with a sense of responsibility and consensus, so that it can be implemented from 2027,”
Mitsotakis said.
Five Constitutional Articles Targeted for Revision
According to government sources, the ruling majority is expected to propose revisions to five key articles of the Constitution:
Article 16 – Establishment of non-state / non-profit universities
Article 24 – Environmental protection
Article 30 – Election of the President of the Republic
Article 86 – Ministerial liability
Article 90 – Selection of the leadership of the judiciary
In parallel, the government plans to propose the constitutional entrenchment of performance evaluation in the public sector, linking assessment mechanisms to permanent employment status.
Public Sector Evaluation and Job Security
Speaking to ERTnews, Interior Minister Theodoros Livanios clarified that constitutional recognition of evaluation does not imply the abolition of job protection.
“The key issue is to constitutionally safeguard evaluation. This will not affect existing public servants. Lifting permanence does not mean the absence of protection, nor does it allow mayors or regional governors to dismiss employees arbitrarily,” Livanios said.
Postal Voting and the Greek Diaspora
Prime Minister Mitsotakis also referred to the extension of postal voting rights for Greeks abroad in the 2027 national elections, in his weekly public address.
The relevant bill is currently under public consultation, which is set to conclude on February 16, while a new session of the cross-party parliamentary committee is scheduled for February 5.
The government’s proposal includes the creation of a Special Three-Member Electoral District for Greeks Abroad, aimed at strengthening diaspora representation.
A Process Shaping Greece’s Institutional Future
Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis described the constitutional revision as a top-tier political process requiring broad political consensus.
“This is a landmark institutional procedure that will shape Greece’s political and constitutional framework for decades to come,” Marinakis said.
As part of electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general elections, the number of state-list (Epikrateia) seats will return to 12, while the parliamentary entry threshold remains at 3%.
The government has reiterated its expectation that opposition parties will engage constructively, enabling the reforms to take effect from 2027.
