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Kyriakos Mitsotakis: Why he chose Tasoulas over a center-left candidate for President – A rightward adjustment with an eye on 2027

"ND is a center-right party; balance is needed, and we must read the times," a seasoned parliamentary member of the ruling party told protothema.gr

The background of the selection of Tasoulas by Mitsotakis – Sakellaropoulou was informed weeks ago

Why the Prime Minister chose to break the unwritten tradition of proposing a candidate for the Presidency of the Republic from the opposition's political camp

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announces Konstantinos Tasoulas as the Government’s nominee for President of the Republic – First round of voting set for January 25th

In a turbulent international environment, the country needs a President of the Republic with a long track record in public affairs and clear political characteristics - I will propose in the next Constitutional Revision that the President of the Republic be elected for a single 6-year term

Mitsotakis announces the name of the President of the Republic at 11 a.m., all signs point to Konstantinos Tasoulas

The scheduled meeting at 11:30 a.m. with Katerina Sakellaropoulou has been postponed to the coming days

President of the Republic: Time of announcements with Tasoulas as favourite – Today Mitsotakis meets with Sakellaropoulou

The meeting at the Presidential Mansion is scheduled for 11:30 AM – The Prime Minister is expected to thank Ms. Sakellaropoulou for her term

Mitsotakis urges Von der Leyen: “Swift action on energy is urgently needed”

His intervention underlines the need for faster and more flexible action in order for the EU to strengthen its competitiveness and meet energy challenges

Police Directorate of Chania dismantled on Mitsotakis’ order after the accident involving 22-year-old Panagiotis’ death

The replacements, according to information, will be transferred from Athens

The Presidential scale tips in favor of Tasoulas – Mitsotakis’ thoughts and Sakellaropoulou’s position

Following Wednesday's meeting with Katerina Sakellaropoulou or, at the latest, on Thursday, the Prime Minister is expected to announce his decision via a televised address

Kyriakos Mitsotakis in the ancient city of Al Ula in Saudi Arabia

The Prime Minister is accompanied by Ministers Gerapetritis, Dendias, Theodorikakos, Skylakakis, Kefalogianni and Mendoni

Where is Mitsotakis heading with the President of the Republic: Venizelos or Tasoulas the two most likely candidates, Sakellaropoulou out of the running

By Friday or shortly after, Mitsotakis is expected to make his announcement. He reportedly does not favor an active political figure (such as a minister or banker). Venizelos ensures broader acceptance and unanimous votes from New Democracy (ND) and PASOK, while Tasoulas represents a calmer choice

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