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Name deal uncertainty set to continue despite ANEL attempt to clarify stance
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe Macedonia name issue continues to dominate the domestic political agenda even thought SYRIZA’s junior coalition partner, Independent Greeks (ANEL), claimed on Tuesday that they have no intention of bringing down the government over this matter.
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Spotlight on To Potami as doubts surface about Macedonia name deal
PoliticsGreek PoliticsAfter months on the fringes of Greece’s political scene, the small centrist party To Potami, is centre stage again due to speculation that it may be re-considering its position on the Macedonia name deal, with potential ramifications for the Prespes Agreement and what alliances will be formed before and after the next elections.
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New Democracy increases pressure on potential supporters of Prespes Agreement
PoliticsGreek PoliticsNew Democracy kept up the pressure over the Macedonia name issue on Wednesday despite attempts by Skopje to row back from comments by Prime Minister Zoran Zaev which were interpreted by some as referring to a so-called “Macedonian” minority in Greece.
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Mitsotakis on offensive over Macedonia name deal after Zaev comments
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe Greek government found itself in an awkward position on Tuesday when New Democracy seized on unconfirmed comments by Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) Prime Minister Zoran Zaev regarding the use of the Macedonian language.
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Skopje moves ahead with name deal ratification as Athens watches closely
Foreign PolicyGreek PoliticsThe process of Greece’s neighbour, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia's (FYROM), rubber-stamping the Prespes Agreement on the name issue which divided the two countries for more than 25 years is moving a step closer to completion.
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Tsipras faces challenges ahead on multiple foreign policy fronts
PoliticsForeign PolicyForeign Minister Nikos Kotzias’ resignation comes at a very crucial time for Greece’s foreign policy and for the region.
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Athens believes name deal still alive, waits for move from Zaev
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe next 10 days or so will determine whether Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) Prime Minister Zoran Zaev will be able to win the necessary support to reach an agreement with the conservative opposition on the constitutional changes which Parliament has to approve as part of the Prespes Agreement with Greece.
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Equivocal Macedonia name referendum leaves Athens hanging on as views differ
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe low turnout in the referendum held by the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) on the agreement with Greece to rename the Balkan country North Macedonia has triggered doubts regarding how events will unfold in the coming weeks
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Tsipras ready to stay course on Macedonia name deal despite domestic uncertainty
PoliticsGreek PoliticsAhead of the referendum this weekend in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) on the name deal with Greece, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has insisted that he has no plans of jeopardising the ratification of the so-called Prespes Agreement by calling snap elections before Greek Parliament has had its say.
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Countdown to Macedonia name deal vote has PM weighing up support
PoliticsForeign PolicyJust a few days before the crucial referendum in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) on the Prespes Agreement, Greece is monitoring developments in its neighbouring country with great interest.