Former Greek Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis’s veiled criticism regarding individuals “excessively in love with themselves, money, and power” has prompted reassessment within the current government’s leadership. The remarks have caused unease among officials, leading them to question the previously maintained narrative of a clear separation between Karamanlis and another former Prime Minister, Antonis Samaras. Sources indicate the government is now re-evaluating its strategy regarding the relationship – or perceived rivalry – between the two former leaders. This shift suggests concerns that a unified front may be fracturing. The initial assumption of a distinct ideological or political distance between Karamanlis and Samaras is now being challenged. The government appears anxious about potential implications stemming from any public discord or perceived alignment between the two influential figures. This internal reassessment highlights the sensitivity surrounding relationships with past leadership within the ruling party.