Greek politics faces volatility as major scandals and party splits reshape the landscape
In short: While the next parliamentary elections are due by July 2027, Greece is currently navigating intense political turbulence. From the fallout of the OPEKEPE farming subsidies scandal to the fragmentation of the main opposition party, the nation's political architecture is undergoing a profound and unpredictable transformation.
The Greek political landscape has been significantly destabilized by the OPEKEPE scandal, which emerged in May 2025. This controversy involves the abuse of farming subsidies and illegal declarations of farmland, leading to the resignation of several government ministers, including Makis Voridis and Tasos Chatzivasileiou. The crisis prompted the European Commission to impose a €400 million fine on the Greek state and led to the decision to disestablish the agency, transferring its authority to the AADE.
Simultaneously, the opposition has faced severe internal fracturing. Syriza, which held 86 seats in 2019, saw its representation drop to 47 seats following the June 2023 election. The party has experienced multiple leadership crises, including the rise and ousting of Stefanos Kasselakis and the eventual election of Sokratis Famellos as president in late 2024. This instability has encouraged further political fragmentation, such as the formation of the Greek Left Alliance (ELAS) by former leader Alexis Tsipras in May 2026.
The electoral mechanics themselves are evolving. Following the June 2023 elections, which saw Kyriakos Mitsotakis and New Democracy secure an absolute majority with 158 MPs, the political system has seen shifts in voter engagement and party structure. Notably, the 2024 European Parliament elections introduced mail-in voting for the first time. At the same time, electoral pressures prompted PASOK – Movement for Change to merge into one unified party on 29 March 2026.
As the country moves toward the 2027 deadline, the political arena is crowded with new actors. This includes Maria Karystianou, who launched the 'Hope for Democracy' party in May 2026 following her resignation from the Tempi 2023 Victims' Association.
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