Greek Politics
Athens boosted by Lagarde's comments on primary surplus, but no move due for now
The government received some encouragement in its bid for lower fiscal targets from would-be European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde, even though Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has put this pursuit on the backburner for the time being.
Mitsotakis takes growth message to Thessaloniki, keeps eye on bond profits
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis returned from The Netherlands, the last leg of his first round of visits to EU leaders, to prepare for his visit to the Thessaloniki Expo over the weekend, when he hopes to drive home the message that his government is laying the groundwork for investment and growth.
Mitsotakis to continue advertising change on latest EU trip, at Thessaloniki Expo
Moving on from Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel last week, the government is focussing on the third leg of the Greek prime minister’s European tour and looking ahead to his appearance at the Thessaloniki Expo this weekend.
Mitsotakis returns from Berlin with warm words but no encouragement on fiscal front
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s visit to Berlin was greeted by conflicting reviews back home, with the government hailing it as a meeting of minds, while the opposition criticised the lack of concrete outcomes.
Mitsotakis in Berlin with limited expectations
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is in Berlin today for his first formal meeting with Chancellor Angela Merkel since winning the national elections.
Government courts backlash over squat raids, while opposition is absorbed in internal debate
As the new cabinet in Athens grapples with complex legislative initiatives on tax and investment, a series of highly visible actions on the policing front are being seen as confirmation of the new government’s willingness to implement the hard-line law and order agenda which was a mainstay of its election campaign.
Govt looks for ways to manage promised tax cuts as Mitsotakis continues European charm offensive
A number of alternative scenarios are doing the rounds regarding the scope and timing of the government’s eagerly-awaited tax package.
Mitsotakis courts French investments, announces corporate tax cuts
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Thursday to discuss a wide range of topics to do with bilateral and European relations, as well as the Greek investment and reform agenda.
Government looks to boost business-friendly credentials with visits, progress on investments
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is travelling to Paris on Thursday for a meeting with President Emmanuel Macron.
SYRIZA launches internal dialogue to tackle questions of identity, future direction
Having established itself as a major force in Greek politics, SYRIZA stands at a crossroads in its future trajectory.