Greek Politics
SYRIZA drawing up manifesto and foraging for allies
SYRIZA will attempt to answer its critics in the next few weeks by drawing up a manifesto that aims to respond to the persistent doubts about whether the opposition party has the answers to Greece’s problems.
Coalition reaches compromise on candidate for European Commission
Greece has decided to nominate current Defense Minister Dimitris Avramopoulos as its representative for the new European Commission after he proved to be the most appropriate compromise candidate.
Greek coalition locked in dispute over public sector reform
Greece's coalition appears to have averted one political confrontation this week but has found itself locked in another that might prove more complicated to get out of.
Coalition caught between pleasing lenders and voters ahead of next troika review
The troika wrapped up a brief assessment of the Greek adjustment programme this week, leaving the coalition facing an uphill task to be ready for the inspectors’ return in mid-September, when a much more substantial review will take place.
Return of coastal bill may give SYRIZA new chance to build support
After failing in its bid to force Parliament to vote on whether to hold a referendum on the part-privatisation of the Public Power Corporation (PPC) earlier this month, SYRIZA now intends to confront the coalition over legislation aiming to make it easier to develop Greece’s coastline.
DIMAR imploding and leaving gap in Greek center left
Democratic Left (DIMAR), once the junior partner in a three-party governing coalition, is in danger of complete collapse after losing two more MPs, who took parting shots at its leader Fotis Kouvelis, on Thursday.
Electricity strike nipped in bud, leaving political loose ends
A standoff between the government and unions over the privatisation of the Public Power Corporation (PPC) looks to be over but a number of political loose ends remain.
Bid to form alliance for PPC referendum tests SYRIZA's political mettle
Although the government is coming under pressure due to its attempts to sell part of Greece's electricity monopoly, the Public Power Corporation (PPC), the confrontation over the privatisation may end up being a sterner test of SYRIZA's mettle than the coalition's.
Sparks to fly as coalition and SYRIZA clash over electricity sell-off
Parliament may be well into its summer sessions, the thermometer may be edging towards 40 Celsius and Greeks may be anticipating their holidays but the tension in the country’s politics is being steadily ratcheted up.
To Potami takes next step in mission to become key political player in Greece
To Potami (The River), the centrist party founded by journalist Stavros Thedorakis earlier this year, held its founding congress over the weekend, thereby taking the next step in its effort to become a notable player in Greek politics.