Greek Politics
Backwash from stormy congress still rocking SYRIZA as support for Greek Solution rises
SYRIZA continues to suffer the aftereffects of its turbulent party conference last week as ultranationalist Greek Solution emerges as the main beneficiary of a decline in support for all the main parties, including New Democracy.
Government focuses on cost of living and farming as polls confirm strong lead
The protests of recent weeks have not dented New Democracy’s lead in the opinion polls, leaving Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to focus on the areas which the government considers to be key to its continuing dominance, namely inflation, farming and managing the stealthy rise of the far-right vote.
Government feels the heat over investigation on anniversary of Tempe rail crash
One year on from the train collision at Tempe which claimed the lives of 57 passengers and railway staff, the government is battling to defend the investigation of the accident against accusations of a cover-up.
University bill meets with strong opposition as MPs begin debating reform
MPs are due to begin debating on Tuesday the government’s university reform bill, which paves the way for foreign institutions to set up chapters in Greece and appears to have no support from the opposition parties.
Fresh SYRIZA leadership battle called off as chaotic party conference concludes
SYRIZA’s chaotic party conference concluded on Sunday with delegates rejecting the idea of another leadership ballot just five months after Stefanos Kasselakis was elected, but the leftists could struggle to recover from the blow dealt to their credibility by the past days’ events.
Kasselakis takes up leadership challenge as SYRIZA struggles to retain credibility
Just five months after electing a new leader, SYRIZA’s regression in the opinion polls has now been matched by intense infighting over the approach taken by Stefanos Kasselakis.
Government's proposals for draconian sentencing deemed unenforceable by opposition
Fresh reforms to the criminal justice code which the government claims will speed up court cases and provide better protection for citizens are being questioned by opposition parties who are calling them populist and warning they will prove ineffective.
EP president visit and winding up of rail crash inquiry cast spotlight on rule of law concerns
An official visit to Athens by the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola gave Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis an occasion to hit back at the recent resolution passed by European lawmakers expressing concerns about the rule of law in Greece.
SYRIZA ploughs own furrow as farmers head to Athens for protest
As farmers head to Athens for what the government is hoping will be the climax of their protests, SYRIZA is on the verge of a deep crisis over the decisions being taken by its leader Stefanos Kasselakis.
Government braces for farmers' protest, SYRIZA officials put out by leader's approach
The government is bracing itself for a major demonstration in Athens by farmers following an inability to satisfy the agricultural sector’s demands, but one of New Democracy’s main opponents, SYRIZA, is in danger of imploding in the meanwhile as the leadership of Stefanos Kasselakis continues to encounter serious problems.