Greek Politics
Opposition parties turn to institutions after latest claims in wiretapping scandal
In the shadow of the latest developments concerning the surveillance scandal, the main opposition parties are attempting to put pressure on the government over its handling of the country’s institutions, an issue that has generated controversy throughout New Democracy’s time in office since 2019.
Parties diverge over Gaza conflict in wake of UN vote abstention
The government and the main opposition parties find themselves at odds over the situation in the Middle East after initially having broadly similar positions in the immediate wake of Hamas’s murderous incursion into Israel.
Spyware probe claims push spotlight back on government's treatment of institutions
The government’s respect, or lack of, for independent institutions and the judicial process is back in the spotlight again as a result of the latest developments in the wiretapping scandal.
SYRIZA poll nosedive spells more trouble for Kasselakis
Just one month after the election of Stefanos Kasselakis as SYRIZA leader, a new national poll shows a collapse in the party’s support. The results come as the party is rocked by internal dissent, with senior figures warning that a permanent split is all but inevitable.
Kasselakis returns as SYRIZA squabble turns into full-blown infighting
SYRIZA president Stefanos Kasselakis is due back in Greece on Wednesday after a personal trip to the USA and can expect to find a party at war with itself and utterly divided over his leadership, with a permanent split now looking like it is just a matter of time.
Expulsions hasten SYRIZA split as ND ploughs ahead in pursuit of political dominance
A night of rapid developments in the ranks of Greece’s second largest force, SYRIZA, points toward an imminent split between the historic left-wing core of the party and the supporters of new leader Stefanos Kasselakis.
SYRIZA's left wing a step closer to walking out, creating window of opportunity for PASOK
As each day passes, SYRIZA looks to be moving closer to a permanent split, triggered by the surprising rise of Stefanos Kasselakis to become party leader, that could blow opposition politics in Greece wide open.
In leader's absence, cracks begin to show in SYRIZA's facade
In the absence of its newly elected leader, Stefanos Kasselakis, a serious row is brewing in SYRIZA, raising questions about whether the inexperienced politician can keep the party united, or whether he even wants to avoid a split.
Mitsotakis sets out post-election agenda as discontent bubbles up in SYRIZA
In his first interview after the local elections, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said that despite the second-round upsets he is confident that his administration has the public’s backing for its promised reform programme.
PM urges ministers to heed local vote warnings as opposition looks ahead
Kyriakos Mitsotakis called on his ministers to heed the warnings of the second round of the local elections, which saw New Democracy lose in five of the six remaining regional authority contests while also seeing the candidates the conservatives were supporting lose control of the country’s two biggest cities, Athens and Thessaloniki.