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Mitsotakis and Kasselakis compete to burnish patriotic credentials
The naming by New Democracy of controversial Greek Albanian politician Fredi Beleri as a candidate in the upcoming European Parliament elections has aroused a predictable degree of controversy among the opposition but is seen by the conservatives as a way of shoring up support against threat from far-right parties.
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Demand for cost-of-living measures intensifies as opposition backs strike
The skyrocketing cost of basic goods and lagging wages are at the centre of demands by unions which have gone on strike demanding for more effective government interventions.
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IMF sees 2024 growth at 2 pct, debt on downward trend due to high primary surpluses
During the Spring meetings held by the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank in Washington this week, the IMF presented its latest global estimates as part of the World Economic Outlook and the Fiscal Monitor.
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Government tones down fiscal pledges as tighter framework starts to bite
The tight fiscal framework imposed by the new Stability and Growth Pact rules and Greece's long-standing commitment to primary surpluses above 2 pct of GDP for decades are catching up with the Greek government, as the window that allowed for handouts and support initiatives thanks to the escape clause is now firmly closed.
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Politics
ND names MEP candidates with eye on loss of support to hard right
New Democracy has unveiled its list of candidates for this summer’s European Parliament elections and, in a clear nod to right-wing voters, has included ethnic Greek Albanian Fredi Beleri among the hopefuls.
ND presents MEP candidates, hoping for campaign boost amid flagging ratings
Kasselakis buoyed by recent bounce in opinion polls as big gap with ND narrows
Economy
Budget outperforms in Mar, delivers 2.95 bln primary surplus thanks to strong tax collection
The budget primary balance recorded a surplus of 2.95 billion euros in March, according to the preliminary budget execution data released by the Finance Ministry (MoF) on Monday.
Import price drop slows further to 2.8 pct in Feb
Car sales contract in March, up 4 pct YoY in Q1
Society
Inequality rises marginally in 2023, with 1.9 mln Greeks at risk of poverty
The two main metrics of income inequality in Greece were released by ELSTAT in its 2023 survey on Wednesday, suggesting that the picture remained broadly stable, based on the 2022 income reference year, with small increase in both.
Workers lost almost 9 pct of real income last year, research shows
Latest census data shows demographic challenge is here as population shrinks, ages
Agora
Podcast - How much is Greece getting out of the RRF?
In the wake of the Covid pandemic, the European Union launched the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) - a package of around 700 billion euros to help member states recover from the economic impact and build for the future.
Podcast - Between investment grade and rule of law: Greece's contrasting images
Where is Greek growth coming from?