Greek Politics
PM touts strong economy and housing measures but voters focus on everyday worries
PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis hit back at his critics in the budget debate on Tuesday, by unveiling new measures to tackle the housing crisis and defending his tough stance on the ongoing farmers’ protests.
PM faces new challenges as public sides with farmers, Tsipras questions recovery
The parliamentary debate over next year’s budget is due to conclude with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis intervention this Tuesday. His comments will be made against the backdrop of an ongoing protest by farmers, which seems to have significant public support, and the questioning of Greece’s recovery under the New Democracy administration by former PM Alexis Tsipras, who may emerge as Mitsotakis’s main rival in the months ahead.
Farmers' demands and govt red lines keep Greece in deadlock
The confrontation between Greece’s government and protesting farmers remains unresolved, with both sides hardening their positions.
Eurogroup presidency hailed as pinnacle of recovery as OPEKEPE hearings descend into turmoil
The election of Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis as president of the Eurogroup has been welcomed by forces across the political spectrum in Greece as the final recognition of the country’s comeback from the financial crisis.
Pressure from government MPs pushes PM towards resolution with farmers
New Democracy lawmakers are demanding more action from the leadership to address the demands of farmers who have turned against the government in rural constituencies. Feeling the heat from among its own ranks as well as escalating protests across the country, the PM’s office looks set to attempt a resolution over the coming days.
Farmers anger resonates with public as government struggles to resolve dispute
As the government struggles to contain the farmers’ mobilisation, which is seen as highly challenging to resolve, a new opinion poll has indicated that there is deep public sympathy for farmers.
Farmers’ protests escalate as political veterans express concerns about democracy
The stand-off between Greece’s government and protesting farmers intensified on Monday after demonstrators forced the closure of Iraklio airport in Crete, a dramatic escalation that underscored the depth of rural anger and placed fresh pressure on Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s administration.
PM’s rivals rally to farmers’ cause as protests continue across country
The confrontation between Greece’s government and protesting farmers has become the dominant theme of the domestic political agenda, exposing cracks within the ruling party and offering fertile ground for opposition manoeuvring.
Mitsotakis showcases justice reforms as opposition raises concerns over spyware case
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, whose government has repeatedly been accused of compromising the rule of law, has mounted a defence of his government’s record on justice reform, arguing that the system that is becoming faster, fairer and more credible.
Tsipras takes stage for launch of book and would-be political manifesto
Alexis Tsipras stepped onto the stage at the Pallas Theatre in central Athens on Wednesday night ostensibly to present his new book, Ithaki, but the atmosphere, the crowd, and above all the content of his speech transformed the event into a declaration of political intent.