Greek Politics
Greece to press for EU sanctions roadmap on Turkey as domestic pressure builds
Two weeks after the emergency summit of EU leaders stopped short of issuing a warning to Turkey, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis returns to Brussels for the EU Council meeting determined to press for a tougher stance.
Conclusion of Golden Dawn trial unlikely to usher in greater political unity
The sentencing process in the Golden Dawn trial was coming to its conclusion on Wednesday, with the presiding judge handing down punishment for the 57 people convicted of being part of what is now officially recognised as a criminal organisation.
PM appoints new national security advisor as talks with Turkey hang in balance
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Tuesday the appointment of Thanos Dokos to the post of national security advisor, with a mandate to formulate national security strategy and build the National Security Council, a new body created by the prime minister.
PM tries to draw line under Golden Dawn affair, defends handling of second Covid-19 wave
In his latest, but not particularly revealing, interview with the local print media Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis seeks to draw a line under the Golden Dawn affair and defends his government’s handling of the second coronavirus wave.
Govt holds off on new Covid-19 measures as public reacts to GD ruling
As Greece keenly waits for the sentencing process in the Golden Dawn trial to be completed, attention switched back to the coronavirus on Friday.
Golden Dawn sentencing excites political controversy
The conviction of the leadership of neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn continues to attract statements of praise and relief from representatives across the political system in Greece, while upcoming decisions on sentencing are becoming the focus of political controversy.
Landmark Golden Dawn verdict welcomed by parties, obscuring underlying divisions
In a landmark decision on Wednesday, an Athens court ruled that Neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn had been operating as a criminal organisation and that seven of its former MPs should be sentenced along with other party members.
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Approaching Golden Dawn verdict shines spotlight on Greek politics, justice
After five and a half years of hearings, the criminal trial of the political leadership and several members of Greek far-right party Golden Dawn is due to reach a verdict on Wednesday morning.
EU Council sidesteps sanctions, puts focus on constructive Greek-Turkish talks
As the dust settles from last week’s European Council, the Greek government is assessing where it stands, particularly in relation to the backing it has from its EU partners in relation to negotiations with Turkey.
Public's disenchantment grows as ND struggles with Covid-19 challenge
The government’s difficulties in dealing with the challenge posed by Covid-19 on the public health and economic fronts over the last few months appear to have eroded much of the public’s goodwill towards New Democracy following its landslide win in last year’s general elections.