Countdown for presidential selection begins

The countdown to the selection of Greece's next president has begun, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis set to announce his pick for the country's highest ceremonial post in mid-January or by the end of that month at the latest. 

The decision will be taken during the holiday period following critical discussions in Hania on the island of Crete.

According to reports, the current president, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, whose term ends on March 13, 2025, remains a potential candidate for reappointment.

However, political insiders suggest that Mitsotakis is leaning toward a figure who represents centrist ideals, as he seeks to secure the backing of all 156 ruling party members, while also putting pressure on opposition parties, not least main opposition socialist PASOK.

The prime minister faces mounting pressure to make his decision before the end of...