Politics
Farmers’ boycott scuppers PM meeting as Karystianou fleshes out political vision
The meeting between Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and representatives of Greece’s farmers, scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at the Maximos Mansion, has collapsed after some of the protestors refused to take part.
Mitsotakis faces pivotal talks with farmers as Mercosur deal adds to complexity of standoff
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will on Tuesday hold two separate meetings with farmers’ representatives, in a bid to defuse a dispute that has paralysed parts of Greece’s transport network and dominated the political agenda for more than a month.
PM attempts to walk fine line in ‘wild world’ after backlash over Venezuela comment
Athens is monitoring developments with concern and is attempting to strike a fine balance in its assessment of recent events in Venezuela, Donald Trump’s renewed threats in Greenland, and the unprecedented anti-regime protests in Iran.
Farmers and government edge towards dialogue after weeks of escalation
The Greek government is hoping that the nationwide protests by farmers, which began more than a month ago and have recently escalated, could be coming to an end after representatives of the agricultural sector relented and agreed to hold talks with the authorities following the latest proposal of measures by the centre‑right administration aimed at breaking the deadlock.
Government fails to break deadlock in dispute with farmers as SYRIZA loses MEP
The government has warned it will show zero tolerance for disruption as farmers kick off 48 hours of hard blockades in response to the latest offer of support measures.
Karystianou reveals plans to launch party, threatening to disrupt Greek politics
After months of speculation, and in a move that has the potential to disrupt Greek politics, Maria Karystianou has confirmed plans to launch, but not lead, a new political party.
Air traffic blackout and trimming of university registers open new fronts for government
The government's political opponents, but also aviation experts, are calling on the centre-right administration to take action regarding Sunday's outage of Greece's air traffic control systems. The authorities are under pressure to find out why the blackout occurred but also to urgently upgrade civil aviation infrastructure and technological capability to ensure that Greek skies are safe.
PM’s silence on legality of Maduro’s capture sparks widespread opposition criticism
The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the US has opened up new faultlines in Greek politics, particularly after Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis chose to sidestep questions about the legality of the actions ordered by Donald Trump.
Government faces balancing act in 2026 as rivals gather for looming elections
Greece enters 2026 with a government facing a crowded agenda of fiscal manoeuvres, social unrest, and reform deadlines. The optimism of recent growth figures is tempered by the reality of financing needs, debt repayments, and simmering discontent in the streets.
PASOK resists invitation to discuss watchdog appointments, citing ND's questionable record
Greece’s ruling New Democracy and opposition PASOK are locked in a bitter dispute over the future of the country’s independent authorities, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis seeking consensus on new appointments and PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis refusing to engage.