Greek Politics
Covid resurgence triggers replay of last year's political debate
In a virtual re-run of last autumn, the government is facing a surge in Covid cases and hospitalisations, particularly in northern Greece, prompting fresh questioning of its policy choices regarding the pandemic.
Police actions in spotlight again after fatal shooting
A fatal shooting by police officers following a high-speed pursuit has once again attracted controversy around procedures and accountability in the force, as well as the effects of the government’s “law and order” agenda.
Gennimata's death casts shadow over politics, KINAL leadership race
Greek politics was overshadowed on Monday by the news that Movement for Change (KINAL) leader Fofi Gennimata had died after recent complications with her long-running battle against cancer.
Minister stresses limits on hospital resources as Covid rates continue to rise
Rising infection rates and pressure on hospitals are leading to renewed concerns about the capacity of the healthcare system to handle a further escalation in Covid-19 cases. With a national lockdown ruled out, attention is focussing on boosting the lagging vaccination rate and the possible reintroduction of mask mandates.
Papandreou joins KINAL leadership race amid questions about long term
Former Prime Minister George Papandreou has thrown his hat into the ring for the KINAL leadership contest in a move that will undoubtedly attract attention but which, even if successful, might not have a discernible political impact.
Tsipras tries to put PM on spot by pushing for 800-euro min wage
SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras has gone on the offensive against the government, calling for the minimum wage to be raised to 800 euros and for the consumption tax on fuel to be lowered as counter-measures to confront the wave of inflation troubling Greek households.
ND continues to lead polls amid economic worries, while former PM mulls return to frontline politics
Kyriakos Mitsotakis and New Democracy are hanging on to a double-digit lead in opinion polls despite mounting concerns on the economic front and growing doubts about the government’s ability to tackle rises in the cost of living.
Leaders joust over Covid policy as death toll rises but public interest wanes
The government’s handling of the pandemic came under scrutiny again on Monday as leaders debated the latest Covid developments in Parliament.
ND presents united front at anniversary event, but factional tensions lurk
An event to mark the 47th anniversary of the founding of New Democracy and Greece’s 40-year history in the European Union offered the party an opportunity to reaffirm its unity, refocus its identity and calm the internal tensions that have marked recent weeks.
Gennimata withdrawal throws open KINAL leadership race
A shadow was cast over the leadership contest at centre-left KINAL on Tuesday when it emerged that current party president, and frontrunner according to the opinion polls, Fofi Gennimata was admitted to the hospital and announced that she would not be standing in the race.