Politics
ND, SYRIZA clash over public sector reforms ahead of vote on second govt bill
The reforms that New Democracy argues will lead to a more effective and better-run executive arm of the state are due to be adopted by Parliament on Tuesday, despite accusations from the opposition that the centre-right party is trying to fill the public administration with its own people and hamper the work of independent watchdogs.
MPs to vote on changes to governing process as opposition hits out at ND
The government bill regarding the executive arm of the state is due to go before Parliament’s full assembly on Monday as the government seeks to round off its legislative activity before the end of the week, when MPs will start a short break.
Third bill on way as Athens looks to autumn reforms, negotiations with creditors
The third of three bills New Democracy wants to pass before Parliament’s summer recess is due to be submitted to the House on Friday as the government looks towards the challenges it faces in the autumn, particularly in terms of its negotiations with the institutions.
ND moves on to next bill after first round of tax cuts approved
Having secured a broad majority for its first tax bill on Tuesday, the government is moving swiftly ahead with its second draft law regarding the executive arm of the state as it seeks to take advantage of the brief period before Parliament’s summer recess.
ND sees first tax cuts as fair, hopes to build case for lower fiscal targets
The first bill to be adopted by the new Greek government since it was elected on July 7 is due to be voted through Parliament on Tuesday, introducing reductions to the ENFIA property tax for millions of homeowners and thereby fulfilling one of New Democracy’s key pre-election pledges.
Vote on tax bill due this week as ND pushes for adoption of first three draft laws
The process of voting the government’s first three bills begins this week, starting with the draft legislation that has received most attention as it paves the way for an immediate reduction of the ENFIA property tax and the easing of terms for the 120-instalment scheme for unpaid taxes.
New Democracy starts rolling out its first three bills
The government has begun tabling the first draft laws it promised to pass through Parliament before the summer recess begins on August 10.
Bid for better use of digital tools likely to have decisive impact on ND's goals
While the immediate focus since New Democracy came to power has been on the first three bills that are due to be submitted to Parliament in the coming days, the government is also placing emphasis on the effort to seriously upgrade the use of digital tools in the Greek public administration and beyond.
Preventative medicine, support for vulnerable form backbone of ND healthcare package
With the change of guard in Greece comes a new set of legislation for public healthcare, an area that suffered greatly pre-crisis from inefficient management and during the crisis due to successive cuts.
ND prepares first three bills for votes before Parliament's summer recess
The formality of Monday night’s confidence vote in Parliament is out of the way and the government can now focus on the three bills it wants to pass before August 10, as well as other key policies that will define its four-year term.