About
Kyriakos Mitsotakis is a Greek politician currently serving as the prime minister of Greece since July 2019, with a brief interruption between May and June 2023. He has been the president of the New Democracy party since 2016, leading the party to victory in multiple elections. Mitsotakis is generally associated with the centre-right and is known for espousing economically liberal policies aimed at revitalizing the Greek economy.
Career Timeline
Elected to Greek Parliament
Won seat in Hellenic Parliament, entering politics from investment banking career. His prominent family name (son of former PM) gave him immediate recognition in Greece.
Administrative Reform Minister
Appointed Minister of Administrative Reform during Greece's debt crisis. His technocratic approach to reforms raised his profile as a modernizing force in Greek politics.
Elected New Democracy Leader
Won leadership of New Democracy, Greece's main centre-right party. This positioned him as a major opposition figure and potential future prime minister.
Elected Prime Minister
Won landslide victory to become Prime Minister of Greece. His election marked the end of the leftist Syriza government and made him a prominent European leader.
COVID-19 Crisis Management
Led Greece through COVID-19 pandemic with relatively successful response. His handling of the crisis maintained his popularity and kept him in international news.
Re-elected with Strong Mandate
Won second term with increased majority despite railway disaster tragedy. His re-election confirmed his dominance in Greek politics but some shine diminished by controversies.
Established Greek Political Leader
Continues as Prime Minister, implementing economic reforms and raising Greece's international profile. He is well-known in European political circles and in Greece, but has limited recognition outside Europe, making him a solid but not globally famous political figure.
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Last updated: February 23, 2026