Greek Politics
As East Med tension remains, Athens also keeps eye on Turkish actions in Aegean
Turkey’s actions, particularly its gas drilling off Cyprus’ east coast, are featuring prominently in the political debate in Greece a few days before the general elections.
Outright majority in sight for ND as campaign takes detour through recent past
The campaign for the July 7 elections has taken a brief detour through Greece’s recent past as the main parties try to pin blame for the crisis on each other.
Mitsotakis sets goals for first days in office after July 7 elections
Kyriakos Mitsotakis is continuing his effort to convince voters to participate in the July 7 elections, so they grant New Democracy a clear majority, while SYRIZA is trying to find as many weak points in the centre-right party’s manifesto as possible in order to attack the opposition and prevent a walkover in 10 days.
ND defends plans for three-pillar pension system as SYRIZA looks for weak spot
The future of Greece’s pension system was in the election campaign spotlight on Wednesday as SYRIZA tried to challenge New Democracy over its plans for a three-pillar scheme.
Mitsotakis steps up pressure on voters to avoid July 7 letdown
Opposition leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis has increased the pressure on voters to back his party on July 7, warning that if there is not a clear outcome, a second vote may have to be held in mid-August, spoiling Greeks’ holidays.
ND maintains big lead but keeps foot down to counter possible low turnout
Entering the last two weeks of the election campaign, New Democracy continues to have a convincing lead over SYRIZA and the biggest obstacle to the centre-right party gaining a clear majority appears to be a low turnout or overconfidence within its own ranks.
ND unfurls array of policies as it prepares for final stretch of campaign
New Democracy presented on Friday the main elements of its manifesto, summed up in a 20-page document, as the centre-right party remains on course for a win and likely an outright parliamentary majority at the July 7 elections.
Tsakalotos douses talk of Tsipras facing post-election leadership challenge
Given that SYRIZA is expected to lose the July 7 elections, questions are being asked about the party’s future and whether Alexis Tsipras will be in a position to continue as party leader.
ND to highlight range of policy proposals after emphasis on tax cuts
New Democracy is preparing to unveil its government programme on Friday, which will move beyond the strong focus the centre-right has placed on the economy, and particularly tax cuts, over the past few days.
East Med concerns not slowing up election campaign as ND plans for office
Although much of the media and political attention in Greece is currently on the developments linked to Turkey’s activities in the Eastern Mediterranean, both main parties are moving ahead with their election campaigns.