PM reportedly considering higher electoral threshold

Despite Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ public commitment to holding the next general election under the current electoral system, political analysts believe internal pressure may prompt a shift. The focus: raising the threshold for parties to enter Parliament from 3% to 5%, as part of a broader constitutional reform initiative expected to launch later this year.

While Mitsotakis has reiterated that the upcoming election will proceed at the end of his government's four-year term using the existing rules, speculation is mounting that changes may be on the horizon.

Proponents of a higher threshold argue it would bring greater stability to parliamentary proceedings, citing growing concerns over the influence of fringe parties accused of spreading conspiracy theories and fueling divisive rhetoric. They also claim that lengthy, unproductive debates often stall legislative progress.

Electoral experts note that increasing the threshold could significantly alter the political landscape. For example, if 16% of votes were cast for parties failing to meet the 5% cutoff, a party could potentially secure a parliamentary majority with just 35.5% of the total vote—compared to the 38.5% required if only 6% of votes are excluded.

The proposal remains unofficial for now, but it is expected to spark heated debate within both Parliament and the wider public in the months ahead.