Foreign Policy
Tsipras rages against EU over refugee crisis but own goals unclear
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras returned to the issue of the refugee crisis during his appearance in Greek Parliament on Friday, declaring himself “ashamed” of the way that the European Union is dealing with the problem.
Latest EU plan to tackle refugee crises poses new, bigger challenges for Tsipras
Greece has agreed to provide the facilities needed to host 50,000 refugees while they wait for reallocation as part of a new EU agreement brokered on Sunday.
Greece changing direction on energy policy, warms to US-backed projects
Following a meeting with his Bulgarian counterpart Daniel Mitov in Athens on Wednesday, Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias commented that “the world is changing and energy sources are changing,” which appears to be confirmation of the Greek government’s switch in energy policy.
Optimism and concern for Tsipras after EU summit on migration
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras walked away cautiously optimistic from Thursday’s European Union summit in Brussels, which addressed the refugee crisis.
SYRIZA seems to be mulling a switch in Greece's energy policy
The SYRIZA-led government in Athens appears to be re-orientating its policy and strategic relations in regards to the energy sector.
Limited results from Tsipras's diplomatic marathon in New York
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras brought back a mixed set if results to Athens after spending almost a week on New York for the 70th United Nations General Assembly.
Tsipras raises debt relief at UN but refugee crisis may prove more pressing issue
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras chose to put the issue of debt relief front and centre when he spoke at the United Nations on Sunday, ahead of a busy few days of meetings in New York.
Refugee crisis poses multiple political challenges for Tsipras
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras promised on Friday an emergency plan to deal with a growing refugee and migrant crisis in Greece that has caught his government completely unprepared.
Greece trying to redefine its diplomatic role in the Western Balkans
Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias’s recent tour of the Western Balkans has ended up causing a diplomatic row between Belgrade and Athens. It seems that Serbia was annoyed by statements that Kotzias made during his visit to Kosovo's Pristina.
Greek ministers prepare Israel visits in bid to further relations
Two Greek ministers are due to visit Israel shortly as the SYRIZA-Independent Greeks coalition continues to attempt to bolster relations with Tel Aviv.