Greek Politics
Tax chief's departure brings coalition revenue plans under scrutiny
The resignation on Thursday of Greece’s chief tax collector, Haris Theoharis, has raised questions about the Greek government’s commitment to creating a genuinely independent revenue service and meeting the troika’s demands.
Greek gov't and Parliament on hold, waiting for cabinet reshuffle
It would be an exaggeration to say that the Greek government entered a state of paralysis following the May 25 European Parliament elections but it certainly appears that a number of key tasks have been put on hold as ministers wait for a cabinet reshuffle to take place before resuming normal service.
SYRIZA leads in most age groups, professions but coalition parties dominant among pensioners
Greece’s political parties have been looking at the May 25 European election results to understand whether there has been a decisive shift in public opinion that makes a SYRIZA or New Democracy win in a national vote more or less likely.
As SYRIZA looks towards centre, will New Democracy turn to its right?
Greece’s parties are still digesting the results of the European Parliament and local elections but the first signs of the political strategies that New Democracy and SYRIZA will adopt over the months to come are beginning to emerge.
EU elections do not mark end of numbers game in Greek politics
The results of the European Parliament elections in Greece have put any prospects of snap general elections, even though SYRIZA has made a formal request for the country to go to the polls soon.
EU vote highlights Greek center-left's urgent need for renewal
The expectation that the PASOK-led Elia alliance would receive less than the 8 percent it got in the European Parliament elections on Sunday has to some extent disguised the deep problems within the centre-left party.
Elections results present fresh challenges for SYRIZA and New Democracy
The final results from Sunday’s European Parliament elections confirmed that SYRIZA gained a victory of 3.9 percentage points over New Democracy but the outcome of the ballot left both parties to think about in the weeks ahead.
Historic victory for SYRIZA in EU vote unlikely to dislodge Greek coalition
SYRIZA secured a clear and historic win in Sunday’s European Parliament elections in Greece but its failure to improve on its share of the vote from the 2012 general elections and a slightly better than expected showing from the PASOK-led Elia (Olive Tree) alliance means that the victory is unlikely to be enough to force an immediate national vote.
Five things to watch for in today's elections in Greece
Today’s European Parliament and local elections in Greece are expected to produce a wealth of political factors that will have a bearing on the country’s future.
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PASOK's future hangs in balance as Greece prepares for EU vote
There are a number of factors to look out for in Sunday’s elections in Greece but perhaps the most crucial of all is what the results will mean for the future of PASOK.