It is customary for cabinet reshuffles to be announced at the start of each year, around Epiphany, yet it is not ruled out that the changes could be brought forward if the government finds itself under pressure due to the second wave of revelations concerning the OPEKEPE scandal.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has made broader decisions regarding the direction of his government team — and among them is a realignment of forces he intends to carry out through a reshuffle.
The framework for these changes is shaped by three key considerations:
Firstly, his desire to restructure the Prime Minister’s Office (Maximos Mansion), as there have been significant dysfunctions; secondly, the need to build a fighting formation that will lead the government up to the next elections; lastly, his wish to reach out to centre-left figures who align with Mitsotakis’ centrist turn.
The return of Gerapetritis
According to well-sourced information, Giorgos Gerapetritis is set to return to the Maximos Mansion, as he is one of the few people the Prime Minister trusts completely and without reservation .
Gerapetritis will serve as a key instrument in completing the legislative programme through to 2027. It is also worth remembering that he has long been involved in monitoring the constitutional reform process, which is expected to dominate the agenda in early 2026.
The Foreign Ministry question
A key question now emerging is who will head the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Two possible solutions are under consideration:
The first stems from the strong international profile of Stavros Papastavrou, whose active participation in energy Fora, his role in the Chevron agreement, and his involvement during the Prime Minister’s recent trip to the United States have not gone unnoticed.
The second concerns Kostis Hatzidakis, who reportedly feels constrained in the procedural role of Deputy Prime Minister and would prefer to take on a position offering greater visibility and prestige — a role in which he could be more politically active.
Loverdos to be utilised – Adonis as a wild card
Another of the Prime Minister’s anticipated moves is the appointment of Andreas Loverdos, the latest defection from PASOK to New Democracy.
Loverdos symbolises an outreach to PASOK and the centrist space, although politically he now behaves more like a veteran ND politician.
So far, there is talk that he could take over the Health Ministry, which has begun to show positive momentum thanks to the work of current minister Adonis Georgiadis.
However, this raises a key question: what role will Georgiadis play next?
The important thing is that Georgiadis has gained ground with his continuous public interventions, has created the impression of change in public healthcare, and has supported the Prime Minister at a time when Mitsotakis has been under heavy fire over the Tempi tragedy and the OPEKEPE corruption case.
Changes among deputy ministers – Two names circulating
Finally, the Prime Minister is also planning significant changes among deputy ministers.
According to well-informed sources, two or three deputy ministers are expected to be replaced, as they have failed to cooperate effectively with their respective ministers.
The Maximos Mansion is said to be seriously considering drawing from the large pool of ND MPs, particularly figures who have publicly expressed discontent — among them Dimitris Markopoulos and Evripidis Stylianidis, who has recently been in the spotlight following the publication of his new book and the reactions surrounding its presentation.
The exact timing of the reshuffle has not yet been decided.
Traditionally, such announcements are made early in the year, around Epiphany (January 6). However, it is not excluded that the changes may be brought forward if the government comes under pressure from the second wave of revelations in the OPEKEPE scandal, expected to break between late November and early December.
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The framework for these changes is shaped by three key considerations:
Firstly, his desire to restructure the Prime Minister’s Office (Maximos Mansion), as there have been significant dysfunctions; secondly, the need to build a fighting formation that will lead the government up to the next elections; lastly, his wish to reach out to centre-left figures who align with Mitsotakis’ centrist turn.
The return of Gerapetritis
According to well-sourced information, Giorgos Gerapetritis is set to return to the Maximos Mansion, as he is one of the few people the Prime Minister trusts completely and without reservation .
Gerapetritis will serve as a key instrument in completing the legislative programme through to 2027. It is also worth remembering that he has long been involved in monitoring the constitutional reform process, which is expected to dominate the agenda in early 2026.
The Foreign Ministry question
A key question now emerging is who will head the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Two possible solutions are under consideration:
The first stems from the strong international profile of Stavros Papastavrou, whose active participation in energy Fora, his role in the Chevron agreement, and his involvement during the Prime Minister’s recent trip to the United States have not gone unnoticed.
The second concerns Kostis Hatzidakis, who reportedly feels constrained in the procedural role of Deputy Prime Minister and would prefer to take on a position offering greater visibility and prestige — a role in which he could be more politically active.
Loverdos to be utilised – Adonis as a wild card
Another of the Prime Minister’s anticipated moves is the appointment of Andreas Loverdos, the latest defection from PASOK to New Democracy.
Loverdos symbolises an outreach to PASOK and the centrist space, although politically he now behaves more like a veteran ND politician.
So far, there is talk that he could take over the Health Ministry, which has begun to show positive momentum thanks to the work of current minister Adonis Georgiadis.
However, this raises a key question: what role will Georgiadis play next?
The important thing is that Georgiadis has gained ground with his continuous public interventions, has created the impression of change in public healthcare, and has supported the Prime Minister at a time when Mitsotakis has been under heavy fire over the Tempi tragedy and the OPEKEPE corruption case.
Changes among deputy ministers – Two names circulating
Finally, the Prime Minister is also planning significant changes among deputy ministers.
According to well-informed sources, two or three deputy ministers are expected to be replaced, as they have failed to cooperate effectively with their respective ministers.
The Maximos Mansion is said to be seriously considering drawing from the large pool of ND MPs, particularly figures who have publicly expressed discontent — among them Dimitris Markopoulos and Evripidis Stylianidis, who has recently been in the spotlight following the publication of his new book and the reactions surrounding its presentation.
The exact timing of the reshuffle has not yet been decided.
Traditionally, such announcements are made early in the year, around Epiphany (January 6). However, it is not excluded that the changes may be brought forward if the government comes under pressure from the second wave of revelations in the OPEKEPE scandal, expected to break between late November and early December.
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