Greek Politics
Government stands firm on rejecting PASOK's bank tax proposal
The tussle over PASOK’s proposal for a windfall tax on banks continues, with the government setting out its reasons for rejecting the amendment tabled by the social democrats.
PASOK pushes back against PM's refusal to tax excess bank profits
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is adamant that he will not impose an extraordinary tax on Greek banks to create extra fiscal space in the budget, despite pressure from main opposition party PASOK to chase excess profits.
Mitsotakis insists on unity as he builds towards 2027 poll contest
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has doubled down on his commitment to hold elections in 2027 and not change the electoral law to make it easier for the winning party to gain a parliamentary majority.
ND tries to pin 'populist' tag on PASOK as voters show little interest in fuelling two-horse race
It is increasingly the case that the rhetoric coming from New Democracy officials is aimed at identifying PASOK as its only real rival, and convincing voters that the socialists are peddling a similar form of leftist populism to the one that SYRIZA became associated with in previous years.
Mitsotakis moves to quash polls speculation in aftermath of Samaras ouster
In his first interview after the expulsion of his predecessor from New Democracy, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis dismissed the prospect of early elections and stated that he has no intention of tinkering with the electoral law or making any moves that would jeopardise political stability.
PASOK tries to chip away at New Democracy's record on economy
Having established themselves as the official opposition, social democrats PASOK are trying to build on their momentum in the polls by launching an attack on the government over its handling of the economy.
PM accepts economic recovery not being felt by all, argues for more time
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has made his clearest admission so far that he is concerned voters are not feeling the effects of Greece’s economic recovery and that this could hurt New Democracy’s chances of being re-elected.
SYRIZA leadership settled in first round as Famellos looks to build on rare moment of unity
After months of acrimony, SYRIZA settled its leadership issue by electing Sokratis Famellos, the party’s former parliamentary spokesman, as its new president.
Mitsotakis dangles carrot of more tax cuts as SYRIZA heads for leadership vote
Following a turbulent few days, prompted by the ousting of former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras from the ruling New Democracy party, it was no surprise that the current PM, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, should conclude the week by dangling the promise of further tax cuts in front of voters.
On eve of leadership elections, SYRIZA slips from main opposition slot
Two more defections from SYRIZA have lost the party its status as the official opposition in Parliament, just days before it is set to elect a new president.