Greek Politics
Water shortages a growing concern as government warns bills could increase
Government officials are warning that water bills could go up to fund urgent work on water supply networks, while major projects to meet the capital’s needs look set for delays and further cost increases.
After support package, government turns attention to "everyday" issues
Following the positive reception of the support measures for renters and pensioners, the government is focussing on a series of initiatives aimed at improving citizen’s everyday lives by tackling disorder and improving the delivery of public services.
Course of Freedom grabs opposition spotlight as PASOK and SYRIZA drift to wings
A series of opinion polls published over the last couple of weeks have provided no encouragement to PASOK and SYRIZA, its predecessor as the main opposition party, while indicating that Course of Freedom, which positions itself on the extreme left, continues to be the party that is the main vehicle for voters’ frustration.
Polls provide PM with some comfort, spell out size of task for opposition
Recent opinion polls have provided some encouragement to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis that he and his New Democracy party can gradually overcome the damage they suffered since the start of the year due to the fresh attention given to the Tempe issue.
Government and opposition poised for new confrontation over Tempe probe
The government and the opposition are preparing to cross swords again over the Tempe issue after the judicial investigation into Greece’s worst rail disaster reached the point where ministerial responsibility has to be examined.
New Democracy sees glimmer of hope in polls following support measures
The first polls published after the announcement of a new support package for pensioners and renters suggest that the initiatives were enough to arrest New Democracy’s slide, while indicating that the pressure is on the government for further voter-friendly measures.
Government presents rail safety improvements as ex-ministers face possible Tempe inquiry
On the same day that the government unveiled its plans for improving rail safety in Greece, the judicial official investigating the Tempe train crash sent the case file from his probe to Parliament, asking MPs to take a closer look at the involvement of two former transport ministers.
PM set on sharing out more economic benefits in bid to recover support
The government’s efforts to turn the media and public’s attention away from the Tempe issue, which dominated the agenda during the first quarter of the year, continues with the promise of more voter-friendly measures to come.
Rental subsidy rekindles political debate over housing crisis
The government is sticking by the flagship measure announced this week to support renters financially amid accusations from the opposition that the intervention will have little impact.
PM charts course to third term with promises of more handouts
After springing an Easter surprise in the form of a support and investment package, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis responded to rumours of snap elections by stressing that intends to stay the course in government and lead the battle for a third term. Officials are already outlining the next round of relief measures aimed at middle earners.