Greek Politics
PM looking to build on RRF approval to augment profile as moderniser
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is beginning today a series of visits to various parts of the country to present the government’s Greece 2.0 recovery plan as he tries to build on the momentum of Thursday’s approval by the European Commission.
Labour bill vote fans climate of polarisation
Significant changes to labour relations are on the way, after a landmark bill voted into law by Parliament on Wednesday amid protests by unions and the opposition.
Labour bill clash reaches climax as MPs prepare to vote on reforms
Amid a 24-hour public sector and transport strike, Greece’s political leaders prepared to do battle on Wednesday over the government’s proposed labour reforms, which are due to be put to a vote on the same day.
Government under fire for supporting controversial fertility conference
A state-sponsored conference on female fertility has caused embarrassment at the highest level of the Greek government and institutions, after its agenda was revealed to be heavily influenced by the church and the far right.
Parties gear up for confrontation over labour bill
The government’s proposed labour reforms will be at the heart of a political battle in Greece this week as the draft law moves to Parliament’s full assembly ahead of a vote that is likely to take place on Wednesday.
More Greeks waved forward for vaccine as basic coverage edges to 40 pct
Greece has opened its vaccination platform to the 25-29 age group as it seeks to build a wall of immunity that might ward off a fourth Covid wave later this year.
Left pulls together against ND's labour reform bill
Opposition to New Democracy’s labour reform continues to harden as the legislation makes its way through the parliamentary process. A 24-hour general strike against the bill on Thursday was backed Greece’s largest unions and all the parties of the left.
Govt on defensive over property tax tweaks and labour bill
The change in the taxable values of properties in Greece and the ongoing clash over the government’s labour reforms are dominating the domestic political agenda.
Government hints at perks for vaccinated as uptake stalls
Vaccination rates across Greece are beginning to diverge, leading experts to make further appeals to citizens to overcome their hesitancy and scepticism.
Reshuffle speculation resurfaces, swiftly dismissed by government
Almost like clockwork, as the summer approaches the rumours about a cabinet reshuffle have resurfaced in the Greek media.