Kyriakos Mitsotakis

Kyriakos Mitsotakis is a Greek politician who has served as the Prime Minister of Greece since 2023, having previously held the office from 2019 to 2023. He is the president of the New Democracy party, a position he has held since 2016, and the son of former Prime Minister Konstantinos Mitsotakis. His premiership has focused on economic growth, digital modernization, and navigating complex foreign policy challenges, including relations with Turkey and the European Union.

Early life and education

Born into a prominent political family in Athens, he is the son of former Prime Minister Konstantinos Mitsotakis and the brother of former Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis. He attended the prestigious Athens College before pursuing higher education abroad. He earned a bachelor's degree in social studies from Harvard University and later completed a Master of Business Administration at Stanford University. Prior to entering politics, he worked in the financial sector in London and as a management consultant for McKinsey & Company.

Political career

He was first elected to the Hellenic Parliament in 2004, representing the Athens B constituency for the New Democracy party. He held several ministerial positions, including Minister of Administrative Reform and E-Governance from 2013 to 2015 under Prime Minister Antonis Samaras. Following the party's defeat in the January 2015 Greek legislative election, he emerged as a leadership candidate. He was elected president of New Democracy in January 2016, succeeding Vangelis Meimarakis, and became the Leader of the Opposition to the government of Alexis Tsipras.

Prime Minister of Greece

He led New Democracy to a decisive victory in the June 2019 Greek legislative election, becoming Prime Minister of Greece. His first term focused on economic policy, including tax cuts, attracting foreign investment, and repaying International Monetary Fund loans ahead of schedule. His government managed the COVID-19 pandemic in Greece and oversaw a significant upgrade of Greece's credit rating by agencies like Standard & Poor's. After winning a second term in the June 2023 Greek legislative election, his government has emphasized digital transformation, infrastructure projects, and a tough stance on migration, while maintaining a strategic dialogue with Turkey and strengthening ties with the United States and Israel.

Political positions and views

He is generally described as a liberal conservative and pro-European politician, advocating for market-oriented reforms, privatization, and a streamlined public sector. On foreign policy, he supports a strong NATO alliance and has taken a firm position in the Aegean dispute, while also pursuing energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean. His government has passed legislation on same-sex marriage and other social reforms, balancing modernizing impulses with the traditional values of his party's base. He is a vocal supporter of Greek membership in the Eurozone and deeper integration within the European Union.

Personal life

He is married to Mareva Grabowski, a former investment banker and fashion designer, and they have three children. The family resides in the Athens suburb of Filothei. An avid marathon runner, he has completed the Athens Classic Marathon. He is fluent in Greek, English, and French. His sister, Dora Bakoyannis, is a former mayor of Athens and former Foreign Minister, making the Mitsotakis family one of the most enduring political dynasties in modern Greece.

Category:Prime Ministers of Greece Category:1968 births Category:Living people