Greek Politics
ND hangs on to lead but decisive election victory hangs in balance
Despite growing public concern about the worsening cost-of-living crisis, opposition parties are failing to make any headway against New Democracy and PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis, with the governing party continuing to enjoy the greatest confidence among voters.
PM gives full support to police amid fresh criticism
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis chose to give his full backing to the Greek Police on Wednesday even though the force has come under renewed criticism in the wake of rape allegations being labelled at two officers and a group of policemen being implicated in a human smuggling ring.
Tsipras calls for more state intervention in energy sector as hopes for EU solution dwindle
As the European Commission is widely expected to announce a compromise proposal for tackling rising gas prices, SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras has called for bolder initiatives at the national level to contain prices and bolster energy security.
PM mulls more assistance with energy costs through winter
The government is reportedly considering whether to offer more financial assistance to households during the winter, on top of the handouts announced recently by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
SYRIZA and ND square up on cost-of-living crisis as government attempts to draw line under surveillance
The opposition has upped the stakes in its attempt to challenge the government’s economic narrative, indicating that this will be the main avenue of attack on New Democracy’s record on the road to elections.
PM heads north to rally voters ahead of tough winter
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s visit to northern Greece on Tuesday was reportedly of several that he plans to make to this part of the country, which is seen as a key part of New Democracy’s campaign to win re-election next year.
Opposition parties reject official conclusions of surveillance inquiry
The official report of the special parliamentary inquiry into the surveillance affair has ignited a fresh confrontation between the government and the parties of the opposition, with the latter directly contradicting the official conclusions and accusing the New Democracy of a cover-up.
ND and SYRIZA prepare to set out on campaign trail
The two main parties are planning their next moves on the electoral chessboard as the campaign for the 2023 vote gets underway, albeit unofficially.
Govt rushes in new energy measures as Brussels decision on gas price cap deferred
As the European Commission and EU member states continue to wrestle with proposals for some form of cap on the price of natural gas, Energy Minister Kostas Skrekas announced yet another package of measures aimed at cushioning the impact of high energy costs on Greek consumers
Migration back on main political agenda
As Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis headed to Prague for the meeting of leaders to discuss the European Political Community, hoping to share his concerns about Turkey with his counterparts, the issue of migration, one of the friction points between Athens and Ankara, was making headlines again in Greece.