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PM faces new challenges as public sides with farmers, Tsipras questions recovery

Politics Greek Politics 16/12/2025 - 11:01

The parliamentary debate over next year’s budget is due to conclude with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis intervention this Tuesday. His comments will be made against the backdrop of an ongoing protest by farmers, which seems to have significant public support, and the questioning of Greece’s recovery under the New Democracy administration by former PM Alexis Tsipras, who may emerge as Mitsotakis’s main rival in the months ahead.
No surprises in Trump’s NSS for Greece as Athens outlines Ukraine position

Politics Foreign Policy 16/12/2025 - 09:15

The US National Security Strategy (NSS), published on November 5, crystallises many of the core elements of the White House’s global approach.
Government’s growth ambitions meet RRF reality

Economy Macroeconomy 16/12/2025 - 11:06

The government was battered this week by farmers blocking national roads and key infrastructure and from its own parliamentary group, which questioned openly the administration’s approach, the Eurogroup’s unanimous election of Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis as its president for the next two and half years was a welcome development for Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, at least on the public relations front.
Disposable income rises in Q2, saving rate stays negative at -3 pct

Economy Macroeconomy 15/12/2025 - 13:08

Household disposable income increased by a solid 8.1 percent year-on-year (YoY) in Q2 this year, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Monday.
Wages index growth slows to 7.4 pct YoY in Q3

Economy Macroeconomy 15/12/2025 - 12:57

Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) Wages Index grew by 7.4 percent year-on-year (YoY) in Q3, from 9.3 percent in the previous quarter, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Monday.

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Farmers' demands and govt red lines keep Greece in deadlock

15/12/2025 - 10:42

The confrontation between Greece’s government and protesting farmers remains unresolved, with both sides hardening their positions.

Eurogroup presidency hailed as pinnacle of recovery as OPEKEPE hearings descend into turmoil

12/12/2025 - 14:32

Pressure from government MPs pushes PM towards resolution with farmers

11/12/2025 - 12:49

Greece’s import price index resumed the contraction in October, with a drop of 2.4 percent year-on-year (YoY), after a 0.4 percent increase in the previous month, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Thursday.

Subdued passenger car sales lead to overall drop of 1.6 pct in Nov

11/12/2025 - 12:54

Electricity propels 6.4 pct YoY jump in Oct industrial production

10/12/2025 - 14:25

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EBRD reports highlights demographic headwinds Greece has to navigate

26/11/2025 - 13:19

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Transition Report 2025-26, "Brave Old World," identifies Greece as a rapidly ageing economy facing mounting demographic challenges, necessitating bold policy responses centered on extending working lives, boosting productivity through technology, and facilitating targeted labor mobility.