Greek Politics
Government under pressure from TV permit and Attica Bank claims
New Democracy increased the pressure on the government on Wednesday by suggesting that the recent TV licence tender had fallen apart in “legal, political and moral” terms, with the conservatives sensing that the coalition may be brought down by the collection of apparent scandals that have emerged over the past days.
Mitsotakis uses tax cut pledge as driving force in effort to provide alternative
New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis put forward plans for tax cuts as a main vote winner during his appearance at the Thessaloniki International Fair over the weekend, which culminated with the opposition politician renewing his call for snap elections.
Uncomfortable questions regarding TV auction mount for coalition
The government is coming under increasing pressure from the opposition and revealing news stories regarding the recent auction for TV licences, which the coalition has held up as a shining example of its determination to take on vested interests and regulate the broadcasting sector.
Opposition leaders rule out support for SYRIZA as battle for centre ground looms
The resumption of negotiations with Greece’s lenders and the series of challenges that lie ahead for the government have rekindled speculation about SYRIZA needing a new or extra coalition partner in the months to come.
Tsipras limits pledges and expectations in Thessaloniki
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’s eagerly-awaited appearance at the Thessaloniki International Fair over the weekend was marked by his apparent desire to keep expectations regarding handouts and debt relief relatively low, while stressing that economic recovery is close.
Mitsotakis pledges tax cuts, looks for party balance and broad appeal
New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis has pledged to reduce the ENFIA property level by 30 percent in his first two years of governing, suggesting that he has identified tax cuts as the main tool for attracting voters to his party.
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Stepping up search for alliances, Tsipras welcomes Euro-Med leaders
Before he devotes full attention to the domestic audience, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is hoping to enhance his standing outside Greece by strengthening ties with the Southern European leaders that are due in Athens on Friday for a summit called by the Greek premier.
Effort to unite PASOK and Potami seems to have hit a wall
The project to unite PASOK and To Potami in order to create a dynamic third force in Greek politics with the potential to be a key governing partner or kingmaker appears to be in danger of collapsing.
After joy of TV permit auction, Tsipras faces programme restrictions
A crucial week for Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras begins with the government hosting a meeting with the representatives of the four firms that were successful in last week’s TV licence auction.
TV permit auction boosts Greek coffers but questions linger
Greek authorities announced early on Friday, after an auction lasting more than three days, the four winners of national broadcasting permits on the country’s digital network.