Greek Politics
ND mounts counter‑offensive after PASOK congress but keeps focus on inflation
The political temperature rose sharply in the aftermath of PASOK’s congress, with New Democracy launching a coordinated counter‑offensive aimed at undermining the party’s renewed sense of unity and ambition.
PASOK battles for political space as Tsipras edges closer to launch
PASOK’s fourth congress, which unfolded in Athens over the weekend, was an attempt by the social democrats to position themselves as genuine contenders for power, not merely a mid‑tier force in a fragmented centre‑left, as they brace for more volatility on the Greek political scene.
ND tries to play down resurfacing of Predator as PASOK seeks to recast itself
The government is on the defensive over Predatorgate following the recent developments, while the PASOK leadership determined to use its three‑day congress this weekend as the launchpad for a credible bid for office.
Tempe and Predatorgate court cases bring government scandals back to fore
Two of the darkest episodes of the Mitsotakis administration, the deadly Tempe rail crash and the Predator spyware scandal, have returned to haunt the government as court proceedings cast doubt on its commitment to justice and transparency.
New Left leader quits as progressives continue to search for coherence
Alexis Haritsis’s departure from the leadership of small leftist party New Left crystallises a strategic divide that has been simmering across the Greek centre‑left for more than a year.
PM unveils 300 mln support package, pairing economic relief with major defence upgrade
The government moved on two fronts on Monday, announcing a 300-million-euro package of targeted support measures while simultaneously approving a 5-billion-euro defence programme designed to strengthen Greece’s deterrent posture amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Greece braces for Middle East fallout as polls show ND holding firm despite voter unease
New Democracy enters this new phase of the Middle East crisis with a solid polling advantage but a visibly unsettled electorate.
Opposition politicians express concern as Greek air defence is deployed in Iran war
The first confirmed use of Greek military hardware in the Iran war has pushed Athens into an unexpectedly prominent role in the unfolding crisis.
Opposition pledges to continue pursuing OPEKEPE scandal as new evidence emerges
Opposition parties warn that New Democracy is not off the hook over the OPEKEPE farm payments scandal, as evidence continues to emerge barely a week after the governing party voted to conclude a parliamentary inquiry into the affair.
Government unites in rejecting Hormuz deployment as PM advocates fiscal escape clause
The government in Athens has categorically rejected through the most senior channels the possibility of a military deployment in the Strait of Hormuz, echoing the common response of European leaders to calls from US President Donald Trump.