For our Crete (Greek: Για την Κρήτη μας) is a social-democratic regional political association in Crete, Greece, led by Stavros Arnaoutakis. It is the ''de facto'' Cretan grouping of the

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. The association has also previously received support from

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and

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parties. For our Crete is considered the most successful regional political association in Crete, as it has won all regional elections since its formation.

History

The association was founded to contest in the 2010 regional elections in Crete, as Crete - First Power. It won a majority of seats in the Regional Council and Stavros Arnaoutakis was elected Regional Governor for the first time. In the 2014 regional elections, it won a plurality of votes in the first round and Arnaoutakis defeated New Democracy's candidate in the second round, thus securing a second term as Governor. In 2019, the association was renamed Crete - Our Life and won 60% of the vote, securing a majority in the Regional Council in the first round. For the 2023 elections, the association adopted its current name, For our Crete, and won a

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in the first round with 78% of the vote, resulting in Arnaoutakis' re-election for a fourth term.

Political positions

The association broadly promotes a social-democratic programme for the island's development and growth. According to their 2023 manifesto, the association is focused on supporting Cretan agriculture, tourism and protecting the environment of the island. It also includes measures for promoting sports, culture and social cohesion. The manifesto includes provisions for supporting Cretan entrepreneurship and investment in new technologies.

Election results

Regional Council of Crete

References

{{Reflist 2010 establishments in Greece Organizations based in Crete PASOK Political parties established in 2010 Social democratic parties in Greece