Politics
PM to oversee tweaks to tax bill as constitutional revision enters final round
After a tense few days around Sunday’s commemorative protest march in Athens, the government is turning its attention back to Parliament, where the latest tax bill and the final stage of the constitutional revision are at the top of the political agenda.
Govt rebuffs uncomfortable reports on money laundering, unpaid contributions
The government has been put on the defensive as a result of a couple of reports in the international media, while Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has had to step up efforts to improve North Macedonia’s chances of being allowed to start its European Union accession process, a far cry from New Democracy’s fierce opposition to the Prespes Agreement just months ago.
Govt’s “zero tolerance” approach to violent protest provokes accusations of authoritarianism
Government and opposition in Greece are once again facing off over law and order in universities, in a debate which ranges from civil rights to terrorism.
Xi's visit carries promise of closer Sino-Greek political, economic ties
The visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Athens led to the signing of wide-ranging agreements on Monday, a move the Greek government hopes will mark the start of a new era in relations with Beijing.
Mitsotakis shifts focus to tax plan, investment, law and order
After facing several days of consistent pressure over the refugee issue, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is attempting to shift the political debate to matters where he believes New Democracy has a stronger footing: Investment, tax relief and law and order.
Energy bill also unveiled as legislative activity intensifies
On the same day it unveiled its much-trumpeted second tax bill, the government also put to public consultation on Thursday a draft law concerning the energy sector as a period of intense legislative activity gets underway.
Looking to build on support for relief measures, ND unveils new tax bill
The government’s latest tax bill is due to be put to public consultation on Thursday, providing New Democracy with a welcome, but likely brief, break from the intense discussion about the refugee challenge facing Greece.
ND tries to quash refugee backlash, protect strong poll ratings
The Greek government has been trying to assuage concerns about the transfer of migrants from the Aegean islands following more strong reactions by some local residents in mainland areas New Democracy wants to use to relieve the pressure on the larger refugee centres.
Mitsotakis aims to cultivate Chinese investment, trade opportunities
An extended trip to China has provided Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis with the opportunity to promote the new government’s approach to potential investors, while also talking up the potential for Greek companies to do business in Asia.
Greece aims to bolster Balkan role to dull impact of EU veto for Skopje, Tirana
Athens is planning specific moves to bolster its role in the Balkans and to avert any developments that could be against Greek interests following France’s decision to veto accession talks for North Macedonia and Albania.