Greek Politics
Ionian gas deal strengthens government's aspiration of becoming US energy gateway
Greece has taken a decisive step onto the global energy stage, signing a landmark offshore gas exploration agreement with ExxonMobil, Energean, and HelleniQ Energy during the opening day of the sixth Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation (P-TEC) forum in Athens on Thursday.
Rumblings spread in New Democracy in aftermath of post office fumble
The government’s handling of the sudden closure of post offices has set off a chain reaction of initiatives by disgruntled New Democracy lawmakers designed to put the PM’s office on the spot.
ELTA CEO resignation fails to stem political fallout from post office closures
The extent of the political crisis sparked by the sudden announcement of mass post office closures continues to unfold, as it becomes evident that the decision has raised wider issues which the resignation of the organisation’s CEO will not resolve.
Post Office branch closures spark internal revolt in ND as voter scepticism grows
The government’s plan to shut down 204 branches of the Hellenic Post (ELTA) has triggered a full-blown rebellion within New Democracy, with MPs railing against the decision in a marathon teleconference that exposed deep fractures in the ruling party.
Return to sender: Post office closures being reevaluated in wake of political uproar
A sweeping plan to shut down 204 branches of the Hellenic Post (ELTA) has triggered a political storm, exposing fractures within the ruling New Democracy party and drawing fierce criticism from opposition groups.
Government unveils 2.5 bln plan to avert water shortages, prompts opposition pushback
The government unveiled a high‑profile package of water projects on Thursday aimed at staving off a looming scarcity crisis that officials say threatens large parts of the country, particularly Attica and Thessaloniki.
Government warned to brace for repercussions of farm payments clean-up
The knock-on effects of the OPEKEPE scandal look set trouble PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his government for some months to come, as farmers threaten action over delays to payments.
PM looks for positive news amid growing voter despondency
PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis is looking to public sector reform to lift the image of the government which continues to suffer from poor ratings despite the lack of a credible threat from the opposition.
Government tries to shake off OPEKEPE stigma as PASOK struggles to make gains
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is hailing the arrests of suspects in the OPEKEPE scandal as a success for the Greek authorities as he attempts to turn the tables on the government’s critics in relation to the farming subsidy affair.
Grave OPEKEPE claims add to climate of mistrust affecting ND, political system
The ongoing parliamentary inquiry into the OPEKEPE scandal continues to produce revelations that could be severely damaging for the government, which has been engaged in a constant firefighting exercise since the corruption allegations came to prominence earlier this year, causing public disapproval and consternation within the governing party’s ranks.