Greek Politics
Pension cuts due in 2019 fuel political battle, election talk
The pension cuts that have been lined up for 2019 are becoming an increasingly hot topic in the Greek political debate, with some government officials leaving open the possibility of the blow to pensioners being avoided.
Centre-left leader adds to calls for snap elections
The decision by Fofi Gennimata, the leader of centre-left grouping Movement for Change (KINAL), to call for snap elections has taken some observers in Greece by surprise but is in keeping with the steady ratcheting up of tension on the Greek political scene.
Coalition's feud with shipowner shows no sign of de-escalation
The row between the government and shipowner Vangelis Marinakis shows no sign of de-escalating, with the coalition trying to implicate New Democracy in the confrontation.
Speculation about timing of next general elections intensifies
The timing of the next general elections is back on the lips of Greek politicians, with both SYRIZA and New Democracy fuelling talk of when the next vote might be held.
War of words fuels bitter mood in Greek politics
The war of words between the government and its opponents intensified over the weekend as accusations were traded, taking the tension in Greek politics up a notch or two.
Mitsotakis scoffs at coalition's MoU exit strategy, challenges PM to elections
In his attempt to reveal weaknesses in the government’s bailout exit strategy, New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis has challenged Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to call snap elections this year.
Coalition suffers space agency misfire
The visit of European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker to Athens on Thursday allowed the government to deflect attention from the embarrassing resignation a day earlier of the expert it appointed to head Greece’s fledgling space agency.
Tsipras urges SYRIZA MPs to focus on ever-closer MoU exit
Entering the final stretch of negotiations with the institutions, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has begun trying to rally his party for a final push to get the government over the finishing line.
PM tries to halt election speculation as poll gap widens
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has asked SYRIZA MPs and members to refrain from speculating about the next elections as polls continue to show the government suffering wear and tear from its handling of foreign policy issues in particular.
Elections and possible alliances on political agenda again
Elections of one form or another are on the minds of Greek politicians again even though the date of the next national vote remains undecided.