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Tsipras seeks assurances that coalition will remain united for time being After days of mounting tension between SYRIZA and its coalition partner, Independent Greeks (ANEL), Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras attempted on Tuesday to stress the need for unity in the government as Greece enters a decisive period for all political parties.
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Despite ongoing row with SYRIZA, Kammenos not preparing for early departure There seems no end to the friction between Independent Greeks leader Panos Kammenos and his governing partner SYRIZA but, at the same time, there appears little chance of the apparent bad blood causing a sudden and terminal rift in the coalition.
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Kammenos deviation raises more questions about coalition's endurance Comments by Defence Minister Panos Kammenos during an official trip to the USA have heaped new pressure on SYRIZA’s increasingly troubled governing alliance with his small nationalist party, Independent Greeks (ANEL).
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ANEL adds to uncertainty over Macedonia name deal and its political impact The potential of the Macedonia name issue affecting political developments in Greece has resurfaced even though it is not yet clear if the Prespes Agreement will reach Greek Parliament.
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ANEL leader under scrutiny due to party unrest, questions over refugee funds Defence Minister Panos Kammenos finds himself under scrutiny this week due to unrest within his Independent Greeks (ANEL) party and the revelation that European anti-corruption authorities are investigating the use of funds allocated for the refugee crisis.
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PoliticsGreek Politics Divisions emerge within ANEL over vote on Macedonia name deal The insistence by Defence Minister Panos Kammenos, who leads junior coalition partner Independent Greeks (ANEL), that he will bring down the government if the Macedonia name agreement comes to Greek Parliament has met with opposition from some of his own MPs.
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ND defends economic pledges as Kammenos repeats walkout threat The fallout from the economic pledges made by New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Thessaloniki Expo (DETH) over the weekend have dominated the political discussion at the start of this week, but observers also have one eye on the turmoil that could be caused by the Macedonia name issue.
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PM stands by Macedonia name deal, Kammenos continues to sow confusion Speaking to MEPs in Strasbourg on Tuesday, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras launched a defence of his government and the European left, but the Macedonia name issue also featured heavily in his comments, as it did at home.
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Tsipras pledges array of tax cuts, hopes for break on pensions Alexis Tsipras did not spring any surprises during his speech at the Thessaloniki Expo (DETH) on Saturday, when he made a range of promises, particularly regarding his government’s fiscal plans, that were largely within the expectations that had been cultivated in previous weeks.
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Tsipras to set out path for new cabinet as pension discussion looms Alexis Tsipras will chair the first meeting of his new cabinet on Friday after conducting a reshuffle that was greeted with little enthusiasm within government ranks and derision among the opposition parties.