At the Thessaloniki International Fair, PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis unveiled his party’s most detailed government plan in years, stating, “Greece needs political change, and PASOK is the only party that can deliver it.”
Addressing a packed hall, he accused Prime Minister Mitsotakis’ government of “six years of retreat” in the economy, public services, and social cohesion. “Against a cynical government that creates inequalities and squanders opportunities, we design a Greece for everyone,” he said.
Androulakis outlined five national priorities for a “New European Convergence”: demographic renewal, productivity recovery, higher living standards, reduction of inequalities, and dignified work for all. He pledged to restore the 13th salary for public employees, reintroduce EKAS for low-income pensioners, reform the state by strengthening meritocracy, create a new ASEP hiring authority, and merge ministries for more efficient governance. He also proposed tighter oversight of public spending, a new transparency platform, and AI regulation.
Measures for small and medium enterprises include 120-installment debt repayments, dedicated funding channels, and protections for primary residences. He promised family support through zero VAT on baby products and adjusted property taxes for large families. The new growth model would focus on regional investment, energy security, and cheaper electricity for households and industries.
Addressing rural Greece, Androulakis promised tougher inspections against fake “Greek” products, modernization of the agricultural insurance system (ELGA), and a new immigration policy to ensure a steady workforce. On Golden Visa reforms, he declared, “Greece is not for sale,” pledging stricter rules on property purchases near borders. Concluding, he said, “It is time for political change,” urging citizens to trust a “progressive, modern, and patriotic plan for Greece’s future.”
