The perils of being alone at the top

Almost five months have passed since the general elections, and one month since the municipal and regional elections. Opinion polls validate what was observed during the voting process. There are no surprises, even though unprecedented disasters struck between the two races.

The government comfortably maintains its position at the top, a position it has held since July 2019. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his conservative administration, despite some irregularities and missteps in various areas, appear to possess Teflon-like qualities. While society may express discontent, particularly over the cost of living and law enforcement, there seems to be no viable avenue to channel that in a way that would disrupt the political balance or challenge Mitsotakis' dominance.

This dominance, often accompanied by arrogance, is not sustainable in the long term, as it leads...