Politics
Kammenos antics put extra pressure on SYRIZA's minority govt
As MPs debated on Friday the NATO accession protocol for North Macedonia, the actions of former coalition partner Panos Kammenos were under scrutiny again, with some commentators suggesting that this could prove a factor in the timing of the next general elections.
ND keeps alive hopes of fiscal targets being revised in future
A day ahead of a vote in Greek Parliament on the NATO accession protocol for North Macedonia, for which the SYRIZA government has received praise from its European partners, New Democracy was given encouragement from Europe regarding its aim to revise primary surplus targets if it comes to power.
Tsipras and Erdogan keep conversation going despite lack of specific gains
During Alexis Tsipras' state visit, the first in 11 years by a Greek prime minister to Ankara, Greece and Turkey made rather small and careful steps aimed at resolving their bilateral disputes.
SYRIZA cites support of six extra MPs as sign of stability, opposition protests
The unorthodox way in which SYRIZA is clinging to power continues to be the main topic of political debate in Greece.
Tsipras halts bid to help smaller parties amid opposition criticism
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras instructed parliamentary speaker Nikos Voutsis (also a SYRIZA MP) not to proceed with any changes to parliamentary rules that would impact on the privileges available to elected parties that are no longer able to muster a parliamentary group (minimum five lawmakers).
SYRIZA's move to aid small parties puts spotlight on Kammenos leverage
SYRIZA has indicated that it is willing to do a favour to its former coalition partner, Independent Greeks (ANEL), whose parliamentary group is close to the point of no longer being recognised.
SYRIZA encounters first obstacles in governing with minority of MPs
The difficulties that Alexis Tsipras will face in the coming weeks and months, while trying to govern with what is essentially a minority government, are already becoming evident.
New Democracy counters SYRIZA's offensive, unveils renewal effort
After the government’s charm offensive in the wake of the Prespes Agreement, centred on the increase to the minimum wage and the bond issue, New Democracy is attempting to wrestle back the initiative as it begins to announce its list of candidates for the next elections.
Tsipras goes big on minimum wage, hoping to enhance election hopes
The increase in the minimum wage announced on Monday by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras beat expectations and confirmed that SYRIZA intends to pull out all the stops in order to boost its chances in the upcoming elections.
Athens eyes implementation of name deal as Skopje homes in on NATO membership
Skopje can expect to get the green light for its NATO accession following the ratification of the Prespes Agreement by the Greek Parliament on Friday