Greek Politics
Government accused of timid foreign policy over delay in maritime spatial planning
The government submitted its plan for the use of marine areas to Brussels this week, in a move which the Foreign Minister described as vital for Greece’s national interests, but opposition parties criticised as delayed and ineffectual in the latest spat over foreign and defence policy.
New Democracy faces claims of dark funding after revelation of links to internet campaign group
A political storm has erupted after reports linked a pro-New Democracy online group to a network of PR agencies receiving contracts from state bodies and corporations with close government ties.
Government's focus on defence, plans for more procurements put opposition in tough spot
Opposition parties have raised objections to what they view as an unexpected announcement by Defence Minister Nikos Dendias of plans for Greece to purchase a fourth Belharra frigate from France.
Divided, weak opposition gives Konstantopoulou boost and PM Mitsotakis space
The disarray among Greece’s opposition parties, which was underlined again this weekend, is providing Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his government with vital breathing space despite its recent difficulties and is creating considerable doubt about whether a genuine alternative to New Democracy will emerge until the next national elections.
ND eyes start of recovery as public interest in Tempe issue appears to wane
Amid fresh political turmoil over the Tempe train crash fallout, public interest in the issue seems to be waning, while support for the ruling New Democracy party appears to be edging up.
Mitsotakis gets through to Trump with "win-win" message on tariffs
PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis appears to have succeeded in opening a dialogue with President Donald Trump on tariffs, after an interview by the Greek premier with a right-wing US media outlet elicited a positive response from the US leader.
Confusion over Tempe findings allows government to claim victory over "disinformation campaign"
The political row over the handling of the 2023 Tempe rail crash took another turn on Tuesday, when the government agency charged with investigating the cause of the accident voted to stand by its original findings, reversing an earlier announcement that it would remove a controversial section.
New Tempe row brewing amid doubts over rail safety report
A new row is brewing over the Tempe issue after the head of the Hellenic Air & Rail Safety Investigation Authority (EODOASAAM) said that he would be removing part of the body’s recent report into Greece’s worst rail disaster.
PM convenes emergency meeting to work out tariff response strategy
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis presided over a rare meeting of the government’s economic council on Monday as the world struggles to digest the tariffs announced last week by US President Donald Trump last week.
Opposition unable to find basis for cooperation despite public support
A new opinion poll suggests that a sizeable part of the Greek population would like to see PASOK cooperate with the parties to its left, but such a prospect continues to look as far off as ever.