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Centrist voters emerge as key to same-sex marriage initiative
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe latest polls are yielding a more nuanced picture of the Greek public’s attitude to same-sex marriage and adoption, potentially backing up Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s instincts in pursuing the legislation against the objections of the ultra-conservative wing of his party.
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Marriage equality bill causing reverberations within ruling party and opposition
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe same-sex marriage bill is continuing to cause turmoil in Greece’s main political parties as at least one minister looks set to quit the New Democracy cabinet over the issue, while some SYRIZA officials have taken exception to the leftist party’s leader, Stefanos Kasselakis, ordering his MPs to vote in favour of the draft legislation or face expulsion.
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PM allows his MPs to abstain from same-sex marriage vote, puts ball in opposition court
PoliticsGreek PoliticsIn a wide-ranging TV interview on public channel ERT on Wednesday night, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis outlined his position on the upcoming legislation regarding marriage equality.
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Government lines up new zoning scheme, fuelling debate over growth model
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe government has unveiled its plans to introduce a new zoning plan, which it says will restore some order to construction activity in Greece but which others fear will pave the way for more building in areas outside of the updated scheme.
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Flurry of bills due in Parliament as legislative work resumes
PoliticsGreek PoliticsFollowing the Christmas break, parliamentary activity is due to resume this week and the government has a series of bills that it aims to pass through the House over the coming days.
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Mitsotakis surprises with cabinet tweaks featuring familiar faces
PoliticsGreek PoliticsA surprise mini reshuffle at the start of the new year suggests Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis wants to draw a line under the criticism his government has received on issues such as law and order and move forward with flagship reforms in the health sector.
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Mitsotakis targets reforms, but day-to-day challenges set to dominate agenda in 2024
PoliticsGreek PoliticsHaving reaffirmed his government’s commitment to reforming and modernising Greece in his New Year message, the pressure is on Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to show that New Democracy can deliver on this pledge during 2024 and maintain the political dominance it displayed in last summer’s general elections.
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Policeman's death prompts PM's pledge to act on hooliganism
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe death of a policeman from injuries received during a clash with hooligans has prompted further promises of a government crackdown on sports-related violence.
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Mitsotakis aims for faster reform process in 2024
PoliticsGreek PoliticsAs the year comes to a close, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has attempted to set the tone for his government’s performance in 2024 by stating that the pace of change has to increase in the new year.
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ND encounters objections over private universities and same-sex marriage
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe government is facing some pushback against two of its flagship policies – the by-passing of the constitution to allow private universities to operate in Greece and the legalisation of same-sex marriage.