Greek Politics
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.
Opinion polls sound warning for SYRIZA ahead of party congress
The publication of two opinion polls over the last few days, emphasising voters’ dissatisfaction with SYRIZA and growing support for New Democracy, have heaped more pressure on Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras before his party’s congress later this month.
Athens chided over asylum process but complex set of obstacles in way
Greece appears to have come under criticism again for its role in the implementation of the EU-Turkey agreement, although Athens has been quick to dismiss any complaints.
Kammenos eases tension with church, leaving coalition to focus graft attacks
Coalition partner Panos Kammenos appears to have defused the government’s recent spat with the Church of Greece, which threatened to open up a new front for the beleaguered coalition, which is already trying to fend off accusations of corruption from the opposition.
Multi-bill approved, coalition looks for positive news to fend off opposition attacks
The Greek government is edging closer to clinching the next disbursement of bailout funds, which apart from providing a timely boost to finances, will also provide some positive news to counter the recent negativity surrounding the coalition.