Greek Politics
Vote on tax bill due this week as ND pushes for adoption of first three draft laws
The process of voting the government’s first three bills begins this week, starting with the draft legislation that has received most attention as it paves the way for an immediate reduction of the ENFIA property tax and the easing of terms for the 120-instalment scheme for unpaid taxes.
New Democracy starts rolling out its first three bills
The government has begun tabling the first draft laws it promised to pass through Parliament before the summer recess begins on August 10.
Bid for better use of digital tools likely to have decisive impact on ND's goals
While the immediate focus since New Democracy came to power has been on the first three bills that are due to be submitted to Parliament in the coming days, the government is also placing emphasis on the effort to seriously upgrade the use of digital tools in the Greek public administration and beyond.
Preventative medicine, support for vulnerable form backbone of ND healthcare package
With the change of guard in Greece comes a new set of legislation for public healthcare, an area that suffered greatly pre-crisis from inefficient management and during the crisis due to successive cuts.
ND prepares first three bills for votes before Parliament's summer recess
The formality of Monday night’s confidence vote in Parliament is out of the way and the government can now focus on the three bills it wants to pass before August 10, as well as other key policies that will define its four-year term.
Mitsotakis promises 'new normality,' lines up tax cuts straight away
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has set out his government’s priorities for the next four years, including the broad aim of establishing a new, post-crisis reality in Greece, but also with extensive reference to specific measures, with tax cuts leading the way.
ND ready to flesh out its policy agenda, with focus on tax plans
More details about the new Greek government’s intended policies are due to be revealed this weekend, with most of the focus on what steps New Democracy plans to take to fulfil its pledges on tax cuts.
New Parliament sworn in as Mitsotakis picks top civil servants, maintains status quo with church
The new Greek Parliament was sworn in on Wednesday as the government prepares to undergo the customary confidence vote before it begins its legislative activity.
Tsipras aiming to guide SYRIZA towards new territory in opposition
SYRIZA is gradually easing into its new role as the main opposition following the July 7 elections, with Alexis Tsipras aiming to position his party towards the centre-left of the political spectrum.
ND puts changes in education and justice system high on agenda
Reforms in the education and judicial systems are high on the agenda of the new government, with officials indicating that New Democracy is already preparing to make significant changes on both fronts.