Greek Politics
New Democracy losing grip on regions as farmers’ protests highlight rural frustration
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis experienced first-hand the frustration of local farmers on an eventful visit to northeastern Greece on Tuesday, as the latest poll shows support for New Democracy plummeting in the regions.
Mitsotakis seeks to appease farmers as they sow grievances on streets of Athens
As farmers rallied in Athens on Tuesday, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was in the Rhodope region, a key agricultural area in northeastern Greece, where he announced a 50 pct increase in the fuel tax rebate cap for farmers.
PM hopes energy, US deals offer political lifeline as Samaras drags him towards domestic mire
Following a week of high-profile diplomacy and bold declarations, during which Greece tried to thrust itself onto the global energy stage, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is hoping to turn the moment into a political turning point at home.
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.