Politics
Independent Greeks to go it alone rather than join grand right-wing alliance
A few days after the prospect of an alliance between New Democracy and ultranationalist LAOS was floated, the possibility of even broader cooperation among right wing parties in Greece has been nipped in the bud.
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Karatzaferis offers to boost New Democracy's right wing with LAOS alliance
Whether Greece heads to snap elections or not in the next few months, the pre-election jostling for positions and formation of alliances is well underway.
In bid to polish SYRIZA's image, Tsipras visits Mount Athos monks
There were a few raised eyebrows when SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras spent two days at the semi-autonomous monastic community on Mount Athos in northern Greece last week but his visit should be seen within the context of the leftist party trying to broaden its appeal and mend its damaged relationship with the Orthodox church.
Multi-bill passes but coalition's relationship with armed forces and police sours further
A multi-bill of reforms that took the government some time to pull together was passed through Parliament with relatively little fuss on Wednesday but the government may face more serious consequences when some of the law’s provisions start to take effect.
End of troika in Greece would create new challenges for coalition
While reports that the troika may be disbanded in favour of a more European Union Task Force-style body that will monitor Greek reforms in the years to come is likely to be received well by the coalition, such a development would not be without its own challenges.
SYRIZA drawing up manifesto and foraging for allies
SYRIZA will attempt to answer its critics in the next few weeks by drawing up a manifesto that aims to respond to the persistent doubts about whether the opposition party has the answers to Greece’s problems.
Coalition reaches compromise on candidate for European Commission
Greece has decided to nominate current Defense Minister Dimitris Avramopoulos as its representative for the new European Commission after he proved to be the most appropriate compromise candidate.
Greek coalition locked in dispute over public sector reform
Greece's coalition appears to have averted one political confrontation this week but has found itself locked in another that might prove more complicated to get out of.
Coalition caught between pleasing lenders and voters ahead of next troika review
The troika wrapped up a brief assessment of the Greek adjustment programme this week, leaving the coalition facing an uphill task to be ready for the inspectors’ return in mid-September, when a much more substantial review will take place.
Return of coastal bill may give SYRIZA new chance to build support
After failing in its bid to force Parliament to vote on whether to hold a referendum on the part-privatisation of the Public Power Corporation (PPC) earlier this month, SYRIZA now intends to confront the coalition over legislation aiming to make it easier to develop Greece’s coastline.