Politics
PM addresses internal anxieties in party as polls indicate public is increasingly sceptical
As Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis tries to restore the mood in his party, new opinion polls show that roughly seven in 10 Greeks want a change of government and two new political formations - those of Alexis Tsipras and Maria Karystianou - show potential support above 20%.
PM banks on constitutional reform agenda to smooth ND divisions ahead of congress
As preparations continue for the New Democracy party congress next week, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis hopes that a meeting of his parliamentary group will provide an outlet for the mounting criticism of his leadership. The prime minister plans to use a debate on constitutional reform to refocus the party’s energies and restore unity ahead of elections.
PM seeks diplomatic initiative in Middle East as PASOK looks for momentum at home
Kyriakos Mitsotakis embarked this week on a two‑day diplomatic mission to the Middle East, a tour shaped by the turbulence gripping the region and the strategic anxieties radiating from the Strait of Hormuz.
ND moves to contain demands for parliamentary scrutiny as polls show opposition in flux
New Democracy’s move to quash parliamentary inquiries into the OPEKEPE farm payments scandal and the surveillance affair is being widely read as a tactical attempt at damage limitation ahead of national elections, with opposition parties accusing the government of a continuing cover-up.
Greece and Germany seek to bridge gaps in strategic convergence
The meeting between Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis and his German counterpart Johann Wadephul in Athens on Monday offered an opportunity for both sides to reflect on the current state of Greek–German relations, which are marked by strategic convergence but also persistent divergences in priorities.
Predator row deepens as Tsipras publishes ideological roadmap for new party
The Predator affair is turning into one of the most serious institutional confrontations of recent years and a major flashpoint in the build-up towards the next general election, in which Alexis Tsipras looks set to be competing with his own vehicle after the publication of his new political manifesto on May 1.
PASOK’s tries to eke out space between weakened ND and returning Tsipras
A new Metron Analysis poll for Mega TV shows PASOK edging closer to New Democracy, just as Alexis Tsipras prepares to launch a new progressive formation designed to offer voters a progressive alternative at the upcoming elections.
Tsipras issues rallying call to progressive camp as ND slides in polls
The latest opinion poll since the OPEKEPE immunity vote confirms significant losses for New Democracy amid widespread voter discontent and political flux.
"Executive state" model becomes latest lightning rod for discontent among ND MPs
In a sign of rising tensions within New Democracy, lawmakers from the ruling conservative party have taken aim at Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s inner circle over what they say is an over-concentration of power in the PM’s office which marginalises elected representatives.
France and Greece upgrade defence pact as regional and political risks loom
The visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Athens last week marked a symbolic yet substantive reaffirmation of a bilateral relationship that has evolved into one of increasing strategic depth in recent years.