Mitsotakis is expected to address this issue extensively in a televised interview on January 10, expressing his support for "marriage equality" and announcing a legislative proposal that would grant same-sex couples the right to unite through a civil marriage instead of a simple partnership agreement, according to reports from the Greek press, as per News.ro.

The proposed legislation will likely include the right to adoption, with full and equal rights for children raised by same-sex couples, and there is speculation that it won't be long before the legislation is put to vote. However, the government does not intend to legalize assisted reproductive rights through a surrogate mother.

Opinion polls suggest that Greeks are almost evenly divided on same-sex marriage, but they oppose the extension of full parental rights to homosexual couples.

A survey conducted by the American company Stanley Greenberg found that Greek society has shifted from old attitudes and is more open to same-sex marriages than before. Particularly, those who identify as centrist voters, Mitsotakis's key audience, show a notable tolerance for such issues, according to the Greek City Times.

In relation to voters leaning towards the center-right and right-wing, who generally hold a more unfavorable view on this matter, a crucial observation is that their opposition is unlikely to have a considerable impact on their voting behavior, except among a small minority. Survey results suggest that this won't pose a significant electoral challenge for New Democracy.

A survey by Pulse for Skai TV gathered responses from 1,107 participants between December 18 and 20, concluding that 52% of those interviewed have a positive opinion about same-sex marriages. Notably, 20% fully support them, and another 32% have no objection. However, a substantial minority of 33% would prefer that same-sex marriage not be legalized in Greece.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to announce the government's position on the long-awaited legislation allowing same-sex marriage in an interview to be broadcast on January 10 by the public television station ERT. It is anticipated that the proposed bill will also expand parental rights for gay couples, aiming to protect the rights of children in same-sex partnerships that are currently not recognized, as reported by eKathimerini.

The Greek Orthodox Church has criticized the proposal. The Holy Synod of the Church, which leads the Church, issued a 1,500-word opinion last December, stating that for same-sex couples, children are "accessories" and are treated like "pets".

Ahead of the expected interview, three deputies from his own party, New Democracy, expressed their basic opposition to any changes in the law.

State Minister Makis Voridis, who expressed his opposition to same-sex marriage last October, was asked on the private television station ANT1 if there is any possibility of changing his position. "My opinion on this issue is a matter of principle, so I would not think so, but in any case, let's hear what the prime minister has to say, considering there are many aspects to this issue", he said.

Thanos Plevris, one of the leaders of the ND parliamentary group, also confirmed his opposition to any changes related to family law. Framing the issue as a matter of conscience, Plevris added that even if the debate were not about the adoption of children by same-sex couples, he would still oppose the proposal. He believes that this issue was already addressed by the 2015 law on civil partnerships and stated that marriage "must remain within the framework of the family form we desire".

Asked about her opinion on the issue, a third ND deputy, Anna Karamanli, stated that she does not consider it a "priority for the public", adding that there are "much more serious issues to deal with". She also said that she disagrees with the proposal "out of principle" and clarified that she was also against the legislation concerning civil partnerships.

Former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras also expressed his opposition, stating last November that "we must support the nuclear family, where we have parenting models of both sexes".

SYRIZA, a left-wing opposition party, has its own legislative proposal regarding same-sex marriage. The party presented a legislative proposal on January 8 to eliminate gender-based discrimination in family law and ensure the right to marriage for all individuals.

The proposal addresses the need to prioritize LGBTQI+ rights as a political agenda in line with democratic, social-liberal and progressive forces in Greece and Europe, the party stated.

The bill aims to bring equality for same-sex couples, especially in terms of marriage, ensuring equivalent rights, such as adoption and assisted reproductive rights, Syriza said, adding that the proposed reforms align with the European Union's strategy for LGBTQI+ equality.