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15% Uncertainty: Greece, Europe and the tariff shockwave
Over the past year the United States has reset its trade stance through a series of executive tariff moves and a high profile EU–US framework that established a 15 percent baseline levy.
Contributor: Agora Podcast
Categories: Europe (292), Economy (344), Greece (522)
Podcast - DETH and taxes: The only things certain in Greek politics
Greece's new political season is underway and it promises to be full of twists and turns as the ruling New Democracy party tries to perform a course correction to get back on track for a decisive third straight election victory.
Contributor: Agora Podcast
Categories: Politics (409), Economy (344), Greece (522)
How will Trump's tariffs affect Greece?
In April 2025, European countries reacted with shock and confusion to President Donald Trump’s initial tariff announcements on “Liberation Day.” A 90-day reprieve was subsequently granted to EU member states, allowing the European Commission to negotiate a fast-track framework tariff agreement with the Trump administration.
Contributor: Jens Bastian
Categories: Europe (292), Economy (344), Greece (522)
Fet-a-ccompli: Tariffs and Greece’s big cheese
As the world mulls the impact and consequences of the tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on so-called "liberation day", Greece has a very specific concern.
Contributor: Agora Podcast
Categories: Economy (344), Society (149), Greece (522)
Minimum wage increase crashes against reality of Greeks' low purchasing power
The media offensive launched last week to promote the latest rise in the new minimum wage in Greece clashed with the latest data released by Eurostat concerning per capita GDP in the EU in purchasing power terms (PPP), which placed Greece second from bottom.
Contributor: Yiannis Mouzakis
Categories: Europe (292), Economy (344), Greece (522)