Greek Politics
Tsipras's meeting with judiciary seen crossing the line
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’s decision to meet with the heads of Greece’s judiciary on Thursday has sparked a new round of accusations that the government is attempting to influence the country’s judges.
Athens encounters problem in effort to foster Greek-Albanian talks
The Greek Foreign Ministry has issued a new statement in response to Albanian Foreign Minister Ditmir Bushati who claimed in a radio interview on Monday that the two countries are discussing the Cham community’s claims to property in Greece.
TV permit tender triggers turmoil in Greek judiciary, questions about gov't role
Two issues that have been thorns in the government’s side in recent weeks: The TV licence tender and friction in the judicial system combined on Wednesday to pose a fresh problem to the coalition.
Opinion polls sound warning for SYRIZA ahead of party congress
The publication of two opinion polls over the last few days, emphasising voters’ dissatisfaction with SYRIZA and growing support for New Democracy, have heaped more pressure on Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras before his party’s congress later this month.
Athens chided over asylum process but complex set of obstacles in way
Greece appears to have come under criticism again for its role in the implementation of the EU-Turkey agreement, although Athens has been quick to dismiss any complaints.
Kammenos eases tension with church, leaving coalition to focus graft attacks
Coalition partner Panos Kammenos appears to have defused the government’s recent spat with the Church of Greece, which threatened to open up a new front for the beleaguered coalition, which is already trying to fend off accusations of corruption from the opposition.
Multi-bill approved, coalition looks for positive news to fend off opposition attacks
The Greek government is edging closer to clinching the next disbursement of bailout funds, which apart from providing a timely boost to finances, will also provide some positive news to counter the recent negativity surrounding the coalition.
Government caught between milestones and corruption claims
A crucial and action-packed week begins for the government, which has been battered by controversy over the past few days and is struggling to shake off accusations of corruption.
Government also finds itself at odds with Church of Greece
The Greek government has found itself in an unexpected war of words with the Church of Greece over changes to religion classes in schools.
Government tries to limit damage from corruption claims but more tests lie ahead
Under pressure from the growing suspicion that it did not abide by its promise to hold a transparent and fair auction for TV licences, the Greek government has started to hit back against accusations that it favoured at least one of the businessmen involved in the process.