Greek Politics
SYRIZA states intention to continue as minority govt after ANEL leaves coalition
The government has reiterated its intention to continue in office after the vote on the Prespes Agreement, despite the expected departure of junior coalition partner Independent Greeks (ANEL) from the administration.
Tsipras looking to build momentum for elections after vote on name deal
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is due to start 2019 with the hope that he has the votes he needs to secure a parliamentary majority to ratify the Prespes Agreement, and then use that a springboard for the upcoming general elections.
Tsipras facing decision over timing of vote on Prespes Agreement
The moment is approaching when Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will have to take some vital decisions regarding the Macedonia name agreement, which looks set to trigger the end of SYRIZA’s coalition with Independent Greeks (ANEL).
Encouragement for Tsipras ahead of key vote on name deal
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’s hopes of securing the five extra votes he needs in Parliament to pass the Prespes Agreement received a boost over Christmas ahead of what is shaping up to be a defining moment for his government.
Coalition set to extend, improve OCW but opinion poll favours ND
The government is trying to tie up a number of loose ends before the end of the year, which it hopes will be popular with voters although a new opinion poll shows New Democracy extending its lead over SYRIZA.
SYRIZA scrutinised over watchdog appointment as education hirings confirmed
The government’s approach towards independent institutions is under scrutiny again after a political row erupted over its decision to appoint former Supreme Court president Vassiliki Thanou as the head of Greece’s Competition Commission.
Budget approved as party machinations intensify
The 2019 budget was voted through Parliament on Tuesday night following another head-on clash between SYRIZA and New Democracy, with the significant developments emanating from MPs switching their allegiances.
Bomb blast fuels political clash as ND limits Tsipras's options on name deal
Since Monday morning, the domestic debate in Greece has been dominated by the bomb blast at the headquarters of Kathimerini newspaper and Skai TV and radio, potentially overshadowing other serious developments on the political scene.
Mitsotakis pledges more benefits, new faces as election build-up intensifies
New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis added to the economic pledge he has already made over the last few months at the party’s congress over the weekend as he goes in search of a new boost in the polls that would make a clear majority for the conservatives at the next national elections as certain as possible.
To Potami tries to quash speculation about stance on Prespes Agreement
To Potami has attempted to douse speculation about whether it will support the Macedonia name deal when it comes to Greek Parliament, although the centrist party has not completely ruled out the possibility it will not support the agreement.