Greek Politics
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.
Government caught between milestones and corruption claims
A crucial and action-packed week begins for the government, which has been battered by controversy over the past few days and is struggling to shake off accusations of corruption.
Government also finds itself at odds with Church of Greece
The Greek government has found itself in an unexpected war of words with the Church of Greece over changes to religion classes in schools.
Government tries to limit damage from corruption claims but more tests lie ahead
Under pressure from the growing suspicion that it did not abide by its promise to hold a transparent and fair auction for TV licences, the Greek government has started to hit back against accusations that it favoured at least one of the businessmen involved in the process.
Government under pressure from TV permit and Attica Bank claims
New Democracy increased the pressure on the government on Wednesday by suggesting that the recent TV licence tender had fallen apart in “legal, political and moral” terms, with the conservatives sensing that the coalition may be brought down by the collection of apparent scandals that have emerged over the past days.
Mitsotakis uses tax cut pledge as driving force in effort to provide alternative
New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis put forward plans for tax cuts as a main vote winner during his appearance at the Thessaloniki International Fair over the weekend, which culminated with the opposition politician renewing his call for snap elections.