Greek Politics
Amid patent waiver row, govt hoping to push ahead with reopening
The government is hoping that the scientific committee advising it over its Covid-19 policy will agree on Friday to a further relaxation of the lockdown restrictions, building on the recent reopening of the retail and food service sectors.
Late May Day rallies highlight divides in left and labour movement
A general strike and late May Day protest were held in Greece on Thursday in protest against upcoming labour legislation by the New Democracy government.
Vaccination weak spots still a concern as govt aims for better summer
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has assured an international audience that the Covid-19 situation in Greece will be much better over the coming months even though there has not been a significant reduction in pressure on public hospitals and some weaknesses in the vaccination process remain.
Slide in press freedom rankings casts spotlight on govt relations with media
The Greek government’s media policies have come under the spotlight again as the country appeared to backslide in international rankings of press freedom.
Govt hopes opening of cafes and bars marks next step in return to normality
A day after Greeks celebrated Orthodox Easter, the country’s cafes, bars and restaurants reopened on Monday after a six-month absence, albeit only with outdoor seating.
After submitting RRF plan, govt turns to challenges of delivery
After officially submitting its national RRF plan to the European Commission this week, attention in Greece is turning to the challenges of implementation.
Vaccines provide govt with hope of pandemic exit as labour reform battle gathers pace
Greece was expected to hit 3 million vaccinations in total on Wednesday as the government prepared to announce the scrapping on restrictions to movement after Orthodox Easter this weekend.
ND courts youth vote with targeted pandemic relief, recovery schemes
There has been good news and bad for New Democracy this week, as the latest polling figures show a boost in support for the ruling party, while growing evidence of dissatisfaction among younger voters is prompting the government to announce targeted support measures.
PM targets middle class voters as he eyes return to normality
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis made it clear over the weekend that as Greece gradually comes out of a six-month lockdown, New Democracy’s aim is to reconnect with middle class voters, who formed the party’s main target group ahead of the 2019 elections.
PM banks on firms bouncing back after lockdown as SYRIZA decries immunity for Covid panel
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis indicated in a televised interview on Thursday that he expects Greek businesses to bounce back strongly once the pandemic is under control, ensuring that the current criticism directed at the government will soon be a thing of the past.