Prime Minister Mitsotakis announces launch of constitutional reform process

Public Dialogue Begins on Revising Greece’s 1975 Constitution

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced the initiation of a process to revise Greece’s current Constitution, which has been in force since 1975, marking the beginning of a nationwide public dialogue on constitutional reform.

In a video message released on Tuesday, Mitsotakis stated that discussions on constitutional change officially begin today, emphasizing the need to modernize the country’s foundational legal framework.

Call for Political and Public Participation

Speaking in his dual capacity as Prime Minister and leader of the ruling New Democracy Party, Mitsotakis said he had asked the party’s parliamentary group to submit their proposals on constitutional amendments by March.

While acknowledging the historic role of the 1975 Constitution, Mitsotakis described it as a living text that has ensured political stability for nearly five decades, but stressed that it remains a product of the 20th century.

Modern Challenges, Modern Constitution

Mitsotakis underlined the necessity of drafting a constitution that reflects the realities of the modern world, citing challenges such as artificial intelligence, the climate crisis, and evolving governance needs.

He pointed to areas requiring structural reform, including:

• Accountability and prosecution of ministers for offenses committed while in office
• Strengthening safeguards against the “deep state”
• Establishing a more sustainable and transparent institutional framework

Among his proposals, Mitsotakis suggested:

• Limiting the President of the Republic to a single six-year term
• Increasing the role of judges’ preferences in the selection of senior judicial officials

“A Bold Constitutional Reform”

Calling for broad participation, Mitsotakis invited opposition parties and all citizens to contribute ideas to the reform process.

“Our intention is a bold constitutional reform,” he said, signaling a willingness to pursue substantial and far-reaching changes rather than limited technical amendments.

The announcement marks a significant political moment, potentially reshaping Greece’s constitutional order amid ongoing debates over governance, transparency, and democratic accountability.