Greek Politics
Approach to protests, policing poses a new quandary for government
Following a wave of sit-in protests by anti-establishment groups, Alternate Citizens’ Protection Minister Yiannis Panousis has taken the unprecedented step of warning the government via a front page op-ed piece that it has to take a tougher stance on policing.
Parliament's bailout probe has potential to be politically toxic
Parliament is set to discuss in the next few days (possibly on Monday) a proposal by SYRIZA and Independent Greeks MPs to set up an inquiry into the circumstances in which Greece signed up to both of its international bailouts.
Tsipras targets opposition in debate but parliament speaker steals the show
A parliamentary debate about Greece’s negotiations with its lenders failed to produce any substance on Monday night but was notable for a clash between house speaker Zoe Konstantopoulou and New Democracy.
As reform talks continue in Brussels, Tsipras gauges reaction at home
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is due to round off on Monday evening his attempt to engage with his own party and the domestic audience over the content of the reform package his government has sent to lenders and the course of negotiations in Brussels.
No quick solution to Greek liquidity problem; reforms list holds key
Recent developments had created a sense of optimism in Greece regarding the country’s prospects for overcoming its differences with lenders in the coming days but the government was given a reminder on Wednesday that it should not expect it all to be plain sailing.
Tsipras seeks tone of cooperation and persistence at Merkel talks
A lengthy meeting between Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday produced little in the way of concrete developments but seems to have been a significant contribution to the normalisation of relations between the new government in Athens and its lenders, including Germany.
Minister's alleged conflict of interest a first domestic political test for Tsipras
Less than two months into his stint as prime minister, Alexis Tsipras has his first potential political scandal to deal with.
EU summit talks give Greece narrow window of opportunity for reforms
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras appears to have eked out some limited breathing space for his government following talks with key European Union officials in Brussels late on Wednesday night.
Tsipras hopes to muddle through, avoid internal clash for now
Ahead of a meeting between key European Union officials and Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in Brussels, Athens has revealed that it hopes to reach an agreement for lenders to release some funding in return for certain reforms.
Greece and lenders already at apparent impasse, with options narrowing
The distance between the Greek government and its lenders appears to be growing, with creditors putting more pressure on Athens as technical talks appear to have stalled.