By Antonis Anzoletou

Although the Easter it is still late, it falls on May 5, the “passions” for the government are expected to peak in a few days. February could be described as the most difficult month for Maximos, as he has a series of critical issues to deal with with one main issue: to withstand the polls. It is a positive fact that in Herodos Atticus they enter the new month with the “right” after the green light given by the USA for the acquisition of the F-35.

The farmers’ mobilizations have already created a suffocating framework for the Maximus who is looking to find the golden ratio. The escalation from Achaia, Thessaly to Thessaloniki is something to be expected. It has been announced that an amendment will be tabled in Parliament for farmers affected by the bad weather, however this does not seem to be enough. Tractors are in the cities and on the highways and the majority are under a lot of fire for increasing production costs. Blockades are increasing with the government declaring itself open to dialogue and looking to find solutions that will soften the attitude of the farmers. Over time whenever the base of the economy – which is the primary sector – reacts so strongly the majorities seem to have their hands tied. It is a situation that the opposition forces are already exploiting in order to “deduct points” from the hegemony of Kyriakos Mitsotakis. “Hard rock” is expected to continue unabated as it is a theme that touches the region as a whole.

In mid-February the New Democracy will pass perhaps the biggest test since 2019 when he took office, as since the passing of the bill for same-sex couples he will suffer his biggest “crack” so far. The prime minister has made it clear that there is no question of party discipline for a matter of conscience, and the government camp maintains that this process will not leave a negative impression, as it is a matter of equality and social justice. No one can exactly predict what the “counter” will write in losses. Objections still exist and it is estimated that there are more than 30 MPs who will follow a different line. And the question is how the members of the cabinet will behave. From Maximou, they believe that the discussion that has largely been completed and the explanations that have been given are enough for the government to continue its work undivided. By passing the bill, they intend to quickly put this conversation behind them. It is a fact, however, that until the last moment it will be sought to reduce the “no” or even abstentions.

It will not be easy at all to vote for the establishment of non state universities. The student unions are already reacting and the opposition is sharpening its “knives” as it sees the ground being prepared for the revision of Article 16 of the Constitution. It is an identity issue over which the right and the left have registered loud conflicts in the past. Yesterday the students held a protest rally outside the Ministry of Justice, while the students in Aristotle’s University. At the same time, they are reacting to the conduct of a public prosecutor’s investigation against the occupations of the student unions in the higher institutions.

The opposition wants to recover and will therefore attempt to create a social wave of protest against the government in as many areas as it can. SYRIZA will hold its Congress at the end of next month, with Stefanos Kasselakis aiming to restore his party to second place. PASOK, with the criticism it will make, is eager to increase the difference from Koumoundourou to a margin of safety of more than three points. One thing is certain: The approaching “spring” will not come for everyone…