Greek Politics
PM stands by Macedonia name deal, Kammenos continues to sow confusion
Speaking to MEPs in Strasbourg on Tuesday, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras launched a defence of his government and the European left, but the Macedonia name issue also featured heavily in his comments, as it did at home.
Tsipras pledges array of tax cuts, hopes for break on pensions
Alexis Tsipras did not spring any surprises during his speech at the Thessaloniki Expo (DETH) on Saturday, when he made a range of promises, particularly regarding his government’s fiscal plans, that were largely within the expectations that had been cultivated in previous weeks.
SYRIZA and ND go head-to-head over promises to lighten tax burden
As the inauguration of the Thessaloniki Expo (DETH) on Saturday approaches, the competition between Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis to win over voters with their pledges is heating up.
Tsipras and Mitsotakis gear up for economy pledges, with eyes on fiscal targets
As Alexis Tsipras finalises his speech for the Thessaloniki Expo (DETH) on Saturday, his government is fending off accusations that the prime minister is preparing to make pre-election handouts and insists that any pledges made will be within the fiscal targets Greece has agreed with its lenders.
Mitsotakis plans cuts to pension contributions, aims to add private element to system
New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis has set out some of the policies he plans to unveil at the Thessaloniki Expo in the coming days as the competition between the government and the opposition to win over voters gathers pace.
Coalition tweaks labour market, lines up more post-MoU changes
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is putting the finishing touches to the package of policy pledges he is due to make at the Thessaloniki Expo (DETH) on Saturday, but his government has already taken the first, partly symbolic, step in restoring workers’ rights.
Tax cuts set to lead package of post-MoU pledges by Tsipras
Alexis Tsipras is preparing to play one of his final political cards ahead of the next elections by presenting a package of tax cuts and spending increases at the Thessaloniki Expo (DETH) this Saturday.
Tsipras to set out path for new cabinet as pension discussion looms
Alexis Tsipras will chair the first meeting of his new cabinet on Friday after conducting a reshuffle that was greeted with little enthusiasm within government ranks and derision among the opposition parties.
Tsipras conducts varied reshuffle in further bid to revitalise coalition
Following weeks of speculation, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras unveiled his new cabinet on Tuesday, announcing a range of changes but making few eye-catching appointments.
SYRIZA elects new secretary as Tsipras sets stage for election contest
The stage is set for Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to take the next step in his effort to recharge SYRIZA after his choice for party secretary, Interior Minister Panos Skourletis, was elected by an overwhelming majority on Monday.