Kyriakos Mitsotakis
Is the New Minimum Wage Increase in Greece Actually Harmful?
Written By: Anastasios
On April 1, 2025, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that the monthly minimum wage in Greece would be raised by 6% – up from 830 to 880 Euros per month – in response to the “cost of living crisis” that is impacting many Western economies. Mitsotakis has cited this as a step toward New Democracy’s target of a 950-euro minimum wage by 2027. The intent is to have an immediate positive impact on Greeks earning minimum wage, who will, of course, accrue more funds for living expenses.
Nea Demokratia: The Rise, Decline, and Future of Greece’s Ruling Party
Written By: Stephanos
Led by current Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Nea Demokratia has held a dominant position in the Hellenic Parliament since 2019, leaving a profound and lasting impact on modern Greek politics. The party traces its roots back to the aftermath of the Junta’s fall in 1974 when it became the first political party to lead Greece after the restoration of democracy. Nea Demokratia was established by former Prime Minister Konstantinos Karamanlis, with the founding goal of guiding Greek society out of the chaos left in the wake of the Junta’s reign.