Greek Politics
Opposition questions true scale of PM's handouts, as speculation grows about snap polls
Opposition parties have been picking holes in New Democracy’s economic programme, which Finance Minister Christos Staikouras detailed on Monday following the prime minister’s address at the Thessaloniki International Fair.
PM announces extensive measures to build on recovery, counter inflation and put govt on track
Projecting the message that “Greece is changing,” Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis set out a range of measures at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) on Saturday that he hopes will allow his government to turn a new page and build new momentum on the road to the next general elections.
ND aiming to sway sceptical young voters despite overall poll dominance
A day before Kyriakos Mitsotakis is due to set out his latest policy ideas at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), reports suggest that the package of measures will also include interventions aimed at young Greeks – a constituency of voters that New Democracy seems to be struggling to connect with.
New Covid measures readied as doubts about key cabinet choices rub off on PM
The first opinion poll to be published since the recent cabinet reshuffle provides the first indication that Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s personal popularity has taken a direct hit for government decisions.
Price hikes pose fresh challenge for government
Ahead of the Prime Minister’s appearance at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) this weekend – the first major political set piece after the summer – pressure is growing on Kyriakos Mitsotakis to come up with answers to rising prices.
Govt seeks ways to keep classrooms open in face of Delta variant
The government’s determination to return to in-person teaching in schools and universities is prompting a search for ways to boost vaccination rates among students and teaching staff and offer reassurance to concerned parents of younger pupils.
PM opts for unconventional choice to overcome snag at new ministry
Kyriakos Mitsotakis stepped up his preparations for this weekend’s appearance at the Thessaloniki International Fair by announcing on Monday a creative solution to the problem that emerged over the creation of a Civil Protection Ministry.
New cabinet meets with focus on fire fallout, policy roadmap
Kyriakos Mitsotakis presided over the first meeting of his new cabinet on Thursday, although the gathering was overshadowed by ongoing search for someone to head the Civil Protection Ministry after a botched attempt to create the new government department earlier in the week.
Govt faces fallout from hospital vaccine mandate, as school opening poses fresh challenges
The vaccination mandate for hospital staff came into effect on Wednesday, resulting in thousands of temporary suspension notices for unvaccinated workers.
About-turn over ministry post undermines impact of PM's reshuffle
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s attempt to send a message of renewal via Tuesday’s cabinet reshuffle stumbled at the first hurdle after the would-be head of the newly created Civil Protection Ministry, former admiral Evangelos Apostolakis, turned down the position.