Greek Politics
European Parliament vote delivers blow to PM as rise of far right, low turnout dominate
Sunday’s European Parliament elections delivered a surprise blow to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis as his New Democracy party fell well short of its target for the ballot although it came first in the vote, well ahead of its opponents.
Campaigns reach conclusion as polls indicate surprises are unlikely
Ahead of Sunday’s vote, Greece’s political leaders are wrapping up what has been a somewhat erratic campaign for the European Parliament elections. Opinion polls continue to suggest that the ballot box will not spring any major surprises.
Parties strive to meet vote targets as interest in European elections wanes
New Democracy tops the opinion polls in the final week before European Parliament elections, but no party can be confident of hitting its target as voters approach the ballot box with a mix of dissatisfaction, apathy and indecision.
ND keeps pressure on Kasselakis over finances as self-employed challenge new tax regime
With just days to go to European Parliament elections, the agenda remains focussed on the personal finances of opposition leader Stefanos Kasselakis, as the SYRIZA president confronts persistent demands for transparency from the government and the media.
Leaders' finances under scrutiny as Kasselakis hits back at accusations
A few days before Greeks are due to vote in the European Parliament elections, a full-blown row has broken out between the government and opposition leader Stefanos Kasselakis over the SYRIZA chief’s personal wealth.
PM eyes broader mortgage subsidies, Kasselakis responds to personal wealth questions
Just a few days are left before Greeks vote in the European Parliament elections this Sunday and the leaders of the main parties are making their final pitches to the electorate in the hope of securing respectable results that will shield them from criticism within their parties and create a platform on which they can build towards the next general elections.
PM's target for EP vote seems in reach as twist emerges in battle for second
New Democracy looks to be on course to get what Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis would consider a respectable result in the European Parliament elections, according to two new polls. However, one of the surveys has cast doubt on whether SYRIZA will come second, ahead of PASOK.
Mitsotakis hints at post-election policy tweaks to address economic concerns
With the cost of living and the economy dominating much of the public debate in the run-up to next week’s EP elections, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has started to sketch out several specific interventions that the government is mulling for after the polls.
PM rallies supporters to polls as abstention looms large
Abstention is emerging as the likely wildcard in the upcoming EP elections, with apathy and dissatisfaction gaining ground in the final stretch to the vote.
Watchdog's ruling in voter email leak prompts opposition calls for minister to resign
The scandal regarding the leaking of official lists of voters’ emails, which subsequently ended up in the hands of New Democracy MEP Anna-Michelle Asimakopoulou, resurfaced at an inopportune moment for the ruling party.