Greek Politics
ND looks to preserve recent poll gains as Tempe issue returns to centre stage
The Tempe issue is set to return to the centre stage of Greek politics this week as the opposition parties are due to submit their proposals for former transport minister Kostas Karamanlis and Christos Spirtzis to face preliminary judicial inquiries in connection to their roles in the years and months preceding the accident.
ND directs fire at PASOK over Tempe as ruling party’s MPs grumble over land decree
New Democracy has taken advantage of the Tempe issue moving back to the top of the political agenda by turning its fire on PASOK, the party it sees as its most immediate rival.
Opposition takes aim at justice minister over offshore holdings amendment
The government is being accused of trying to water down the restrictions on the holdings of politicians after New Democracy inserted a last-minute amendment to legislation on judicial reform.
Latest Tempe report kicks off political storm as government claims vindication
New Democracy hopes that the latest technical report on the deadly Tempe rail crash will silence accusations of a cover-up which have dogged the government and boosted the ratings of populist opposition parties.
Mitsotakis burnishes European contacts as legal wrangling continues at home
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is doing what, arguably, he is most comfortable with, which is striding the European stage, as legal issues continue to cause friction between his government and the opposition parties at home.
Government turns attention to public sector in latest effort to woo voters
The government’s recent focus on policy areas which it thinks can help restore its relationship with voters is continuing with a pledge to make improvements in the public sector.
Parties gear up for fresh tug-of-war over Tempe investigation
It looks like the latest showdown between the government and the opposition over the Tempe issue is due to begin next week, when PASOK is expected to propose that the immunity of former Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis be lifted so that he can face felony, rather than misdemeanour, charges in connection to Greece’s deadliest train accident.
Water shortages a growing concern as government warns bills could increase
Government officials are warning that water bills could go up to fund urgent work on water supply networks, while major projects to meet the capital’s needs look set for delays and further cost increases.
After support package, government turns attention to "everyday" issues
Following the positive reception of the support measures for renters and pensioners, the government is focussing on a series of initiatives aimed at improving citizen’s everyday lives by tackling disorder and improving the delivery of public services.
Course of Freedom grabs opposition spotlight as PASOK and SYRIZA drift to wings
A series of opinion polls published over the last couple of weeks have provided no encouragement to PASOK and SYRIZA, its predecessor as the main opposition party, while indicating that Course of Freedom, which positions itself on the extreme left, continues to be the party that is the main vehicle for voters’ frustration.