Greek Politics
Left pulls together against ND's labour reform bill
Opposition to New Democracy’s labour reform continues to harden as the legislation makes its way through the parliamentary process. A 24-hour general strike against the bill on Thursday was backed Greece’s largest unions and all the parties of the left.
Govt on defensive over property tax tweaks and labour bill
The change in the taxable values of properties in Greece and the ongoing clash over the government’s labour reforms are dominating the domestic political agenda.
Government hints at perks for vaccinated as uptake stalls
Vaccination rates across Greece are beginning to diverge, leading experts to make further appeals to citizens to overcome their hesitancy and scepticism.
Reshuffle speculation resurfaces, swiftly dismissed by government
Almost like clockwork, as the summer approaches the rumours about a cabinet reshuffle have resurfaced in the Greek media.
Parties turn attention to green transition as climate issues move up political agenda
New Democracy and SYRIZA have turned their attention to environmental issues over the past few days as Parliament prepares to debate the contentious labour bill on which the government has placed considerable political emphasis.
Government mulls policing shake-up in response to violent crime incidents
A series of violent crimes which have taken place over recent weeks are leading the government to rethink its policing strategy, as the effectiveness of its “law and order” policies is coming under scrutiny.
Amid promising signs for tourism, govt hedges its bets with targeted support
The pilot launch of the EU Digital Covid Certificate and the apparent improvement in Greece’s epidemiological conditions are offering some hopeful indications for the course of the all-important summer tourist season.
Launch of new insolvency process may carry political significance
All eyes in Athens were on the visit of Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Monday, but on the domestic front the Greek authorities are preparing for the implementation from Tuesday of the new insolvency framework, which includes an end to the protection of primary residences for most households.
PM riles SYRIZA with remarks on EU anniversary
Greece marked on Thursday the 40th anniversary of its accession to what was then the European Economic Community, but remarks made in the presence of EU dignitaries by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis have sparked a domestic political row.
Loosening of restrictions on expat vote fails to secure Parliament's approval
A government-sponsored amendment to the electoral law aimed lifting the restrictions on Greek citizens voting remotely has failed to gather the 200 votes required in Parliament.