Greek Politics
Coalition picks out positives from lenders' deal, clashes over political violence
The Greek government is hoping that there will be a positive conclusion to the discussions taking place among its lenders regarding debt relief, which would provide a significant boost to the beleaguered coalition.
Coalition eyes electoral change, polls show wide lead for New Democracy
Although on Friday all eyes were on the latest debate in Parliament about the Novartis bribery scandal and the Macedonia name talks, discussions about the next general elections have not died down.
Tsipras moves forward with name talks as domestic balance comes into focus
Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) appeared to move a step closer to a solution to their longstanding name dispute on Thursday following a meeting between the country’s two prime ministers Alexis Tsipras and Zoran Zaev.
Parties mull changes to electoral law, top judge resigns
The discussion about changes to the electoral law is hotting up in Greece, in a further sign that local politicians are steadily turning their attention to the next national vote even though it remains unclear when it will be held.
New Democracy proceeds with renewal, puts centrists under pressure
New Democracy has taken a step towards the renewal that its leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been promising since being elected with a shake-up of its local representation.
Splits and alliances on leaders' minds as thoughts turn to next elections
The prospect of snap elections later this year or by next summer are creating a strange dynamic on the Greek political scene as the governing parties and the opposition try both to deal blows to each other but also to explore the possibility of future alliances.
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.