Greek Politics
New episode in Greek TV drama
The suspense continues. A high court will hear a case against the government over its TV licensing overhaul that has triggered an ugly public spat over corruption, the judiciary, and influence over the news media.
Greek government faces hard labour dilemma
In the 14 months since signing Greece’s third bailout, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has stuck to a punishing schedule of unpopular changes.
SYRIZA congress gives Tsipras benefit of doubt, more time to deliver
Alexis Tsipras appeared to emerge strengthened, or at least free of any immediate challenge, from the four-day SYRIZA congress, which ended on Sunday night.
Tsipras makes end-year debt deal government's top priority
Alexis Tsipras launched SYRIZA’s four-day congress with a relatively low-key speech on Thursday that contained three key messages.
SYRIZA seeks to renew appeal, worries about home repossessions
The start of SYRIZA’s congress on Thursday evening is likely to act as a catalyst for domestic political activity, although a cabinet reshuffle does not seem to be on the cards for the time being.
Despite the drama, Kammenos proves reliable coalition partner for Tsipras
Alexis Tsipras’s coalition partner, Independent Greeks (ANEL) leader Panos Kammenos, proved again this week his predictable unpredictability as a governing mate.
Tsipras braces for SYRIZA congress, weighs up reshuffle options
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras treated his MPs to drinks last week and hopes to end this week still able to socialise with SYRIZA members and parliamentarians.
Tsipras's meeting with judiciary seen crossing the line
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’s decision to meet with the heads of Greece’s judiciary on Thursday has sparked a new round of accusations that the government is attempting to influence the country’s judges.
Athens encounters problem in effort to foster Greek-Albanian talks
The Greek Foreign Ministry has issued a new statement in response to Albanian Foreign Minister Ditmir Bushati who claimed in a radio interview on Monday that the two countries are discussing the Cham community’s claims to property in Greece.
TV permit tender triggers turmoil in Greek judiciary, questions about gov't role
Two issues that have been thorns in the government’s side in recent weeks: The TV licence tender and friction in the judicial system combined on Wednesday to pose a fresh problem to the coalition.