Greek Politics
Growing Covid threat foils government's attempt to look ahead
The government’s efforts to look ahead to the second half of its four-year term and the recovery from the pandemic appear to be losing traction by the day as the coronavirus becomes an ever more dominant part of the daily political agenda in Greece.
Vaccination politics intensify as Greece races to plug immunity gap
The Mitsotakis government’s “carrot and stick” approach to boosting Covid-19 vaccination rates is becoming increasingly politicised, while vocal opponents of the latest round of measures have taken to the streets.
Scrutiny over mandatory vaccines puts govt on tricky ground
The government is running the gauntlet as it tries to take a more forceful approach towards vaccinations amid a steady rise in coronavirus cases.
PM opts for compulsory vaccinations in healthcare as Covid-19 cases continue to surge
Greece is to make vaccination against Covid-19 compulsory for frontline healthcare staff in a final effort to boost immunity coverage in critical sectors.
Impact of Delta variant hampers government's plans
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to make a televised address on Monday to set out a new framework of measures aimed at limiting the spread of the coronavirus and giving vaccinated Greeks more freedom.
Flagship pension reform hits snag over transition cost
The government has hit a stumbling block over its flagship pension reform because of concerns among Greece’s lenders regarding the cost of a transitioning to a new system for supplementary retirement pay.
Measures set for a comeback as Covid cases climb
As the date approaches for the reopening of indoor dining and entertainment, the continuing surge in Covid-19 cases is widely expected to lead the government’s advisory committee to call for the reintroduction of some containment measures over the coming days.
Pandemic surge creates fresh political and economic doubts
The government’s hopes of emphasising its political dominance and other achievements as it reaches its mid-term are being derailed by the latest Covid developments in Greece.
PM calls for step-up in jabs, tougher enforcement in response to rising infections
The rapid rise in infections and the slow-down in vaccinations over the past week has led the government to toughen its message on compliance and vaccinations just as Greece is about to enter a new phase of reopening the economy.
Covid rears its head again as ND reaches halfway point in tenure
Even though Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is trying to play down the government reaching the halfway point in its two-year term in office, the unofficial performance reviews being conducted by some politicians and the local media threaten to be overshadowed by growing concerns about a resurgence of the coronavirus just as Greece was looking forward to a more carefree and prosperous summer.