Greek Politics
Corruption claims dominate political discussion ahead of elections
It is becoming increasingly clear that the long campaign for the next general election will be dominated by clashes over corruption allegations rather than debates over policy choices.
Developments in Novartis probe signal new, bitter phase in pre-election battle
After months of speculation and political bickering, the first phase of the investigation into the alleged scandal involving Novartis and the setting of drug prices in Greece has been completed, setting in motion a new round of confrontation between the government and the opposition.
Tsipras makes new push to dominate Greek centre-left
Alexis Tsipras tried to give another push over the weekend to the centre-left alliance he is putting together for the European Parliament elections, although its true use may only become evident following the next national vote.
Only inconclusive poll result would prompt KINAL approach, suggests Mitsotakis
New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis has played down the chances of governing with Movement for Change (KINAL) if his party wins the next elections, unless the result of the national vote does not hand the conservatives a clear majority.
PM hopes North Macedonia visit, debt relief decision will provide lift
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’s visit to North Macedonia this week and the rising chances of Friday’s Eurogroup approving the disbursement of almost 1 billion euros have given the government the opportunity to go on the attack following successive corruption allegations.
Name protests, scandal allegations inflame SYRIZA-ND rivalry
The week began in true pre-election manner, with SYRIZA and New Democracy at each other’s throats over a range of issues.
KINAL vies for space, plays hard-to-get ahead of elections
Centre-left Movement for Change (KINAL) has staked its claim for a say in the future of Greek politics even though its chances of being involved in the next government seem slim.
Mitsotakis targets undecided, young voters as he banks on anger to end SYRIZA's reign
Speaking to his party’s MPs on Thursday, New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mistotakis urged voters who are disgruntled with SYRIZA to use the European Parliament and local elections due on May 26 as an opportunity to vent their anger against the left-wing party.
Protection of main homes the next step in assembly of election ammunition for SYRIZA
The government hopes it has done enough to secure almost 1 billion euros in debt relief measures at the April 5 Eurogroup after tabling the draft legislation for the protection of primary residences and hopes to follow this up by launching settlement schemes for social security and tax debts in due course.
SYRIZA set to name more MEP candidates, hoping for better results
Having navigated Monday’s national holiday without major incident, SYRIZA is turning its focus to Tuesday’s meeting of its political secretariat and the announcement of the latest batch of candidates for European Parliament elections.