Politics
Mitsotakis scoffs at coalition's MoU exit strategy, challenges PM to elections
In his attempt to reveal weaknesses in the government’s bailout exit strategy, New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis has challenged Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to call snap elections this year.
Coalition suffers space agency misfire
The visit of European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker to Athens on Thursday allowed the government to deflect attention from the embarrassing resignation a day earlier of the expert it appointed to head Greece’s fledgling space agency.
Tsipras urges SYRIZA MPs to focus on ever-closer MoU exit
Entering the final stretch of negotiations with the institutions, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has begun trying to rally his party for a final push to get the government over the finishing line.
PM tries to halt election speculation as poll gap widens
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has asked SYRIZA MPs and members to refrain from speculating about the next elections as polls continue to show the government suffering wear and tear from its handling of foreign policy issues in particular.
Elections and possible alliances on political agenda again
Elections of one form or another are on the minds of Greek politicians again even though the date of the next national vote remains undecided.
Pressure mounts on coalition to complete fourth review prior actions
The Greek government is waiting to hear from Friday’s meeting of the Washington Group to get a clearer understanding of where its lenders stand on the issues that hold the key to making a successful programme exit this summer, including debt relief and fiscal measures.
Aegean tension presents Tsipras with urgent domestic, foreign policy challenges
For yet another day, the Greek government appears to have been consumed by the ongoing friction with Turkey in the Aegean.
Symbolism takes leading role in political developments
Greek politics has been dominated by symbolism over the last few days, particularly as Greek-Turkish relations have become more strained.
Macedonia name talks face stalemate as core issues go unresolved
Recent events suggested that there is no swift conclusion in sight for the name talks between Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) over the name issue.
Mixed messages on foreign policy put coalition under pressure
The coalition is coming under pressure over apparent differences within the government over how to deal with the increasing friction with Turkey.