Greek Politics
Athens sees flexibility on fiscal targets, singles out IMF over role
There was a fairly subdued reaction from the government to the outcome of Monday’s Eurogroup, although the coalition did turn its fire on the International Monetary Fund and indicated it would strive to avoid having to agree any new measures now.
New poll hurts coalition's recovery hopes as Turkey threat grows
Another day and another set of worrying poll results for the government, which despite the negative data will be more concerned with escalating tension with Turkey.
New Democracy applies pressure as coalition prepares for tough December
Seeing the government still struggling to conclude the second review, which has prompted speculation about whether this could lead to political developments, New Democracy has chosen to make it absolutely clear that it will not consent to a cross-party administration being formed and to reiterate its call for snap elections.
As Greeks wait for Brussels deal, general dissatisfaction reigns at home
As Greece waits to see the outcome of the ongoing talks with its lenders, the general sense of dissatisfaction among voters was highlighted in a new opinion poll published on Wednesday.
EU officials see Greek deal close, broad debt talks to follow
Two of the key players in the negotiations over Greece’s second programme review expressed some optimism on Tuesday that an agreement between Athens and its lenders could be reached in the next few days.
Tsakalotos sticks to guns as review compromise remains elusive
There was no sign from the Greek government on Monday that it plans to back down in the impasse that has emerged during talks with the institutions aimed at concluding the second review.
Lesvos tragedy, Erdogan threat ratchet up refugee crisis pressure
Two people were killed and another two seriously injured in a fire apparently caused by a cooking accident at the Moria refugee camp on Lesvos, highlighting the continuing challenges the Greek government faces in dealing with the refugee crisis and increasing the pressure on Athens at a time when it is fearful of migrants arriving in larger numbers.
Tsipras and Mitsotakis speak to their MPs but address wider audience
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed their parliamentary groups on Wednesday but both directed their words at a broader audience than the MPs in front of them.
Mitsotakis renews appeal to PASOK and Potami for joint drive
Just a few days after naming a shadow cabinet, New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis has issued a rallying call to PASOK and To Potami, calling on the opposition parties to create a “front against populism.”
Attacks on Chios refugee camp underline precarious balance on islands
The tension on the Greek islands hosting refugees and the opportunities for right-wing extremists to exploit the situation was highlighted over the last few days.