Greek Politics
Govt hails success of vaccine mandate amid continuing surge in 'hard' indices of pandemic
On the day when fines kicked in for unvaccinated citizens over the age of 60, the government has been hailing the success of the mandate in increasing vaccination rates. Continuing high death rates and record hospitalisations from Covid-19, however, make it unlikely that restrictions will be lifted in the coming week.
Govt treads carefully on economic relief measures, hoping normality is near
The government is trying to tread a fine line between fiscal prudence and cushioning the impact of the pandemic and inflation as it tweaks its economic policy in 2022.
Mitsotakis targets inflation on path to elections in 2023
The government appears to be focussing most of its efforts on addressing the impact of inflation, and therefore minimising any political impact it might have, as it believes that the threat from the pandemic is waning.
Covid measures extended despite govt optimism, as inflation causes political tension
Persistently high infection rates and a rapid increase in daily hospitalisations from Covid has led the government’s expert committee to advise against lifting restrictions on dining and entertainment too soon.
KINAL leader intent on forging separate path for centre-left party
In his first interview of 2022, the new KINAL leader Nikos Androulakis rebuffed attempts to associate his centre-left party with New Democracy or SYRIZA and insisted that he would preserve its independence and develop its identity as a European social democratic grouping.
Govt looks to tweak relief in anticipation of record Covid infections, new inflation high
The twin pressures from inflation and Omicron look set to enter new levels in the coming days, leading the government to trail new economic support measures, as well as adjustments to the mix of Covid rules.
Govt confident about school return, but faces doubts on post-bailout review
The start of the new school term dominated the political agenda on Monday as the government hopes that pupils returning to classes will not trigger a new spike of Covid infections, which the opposition will pounce upon as the latest example of New Democracy mishandling the pandemic.
Govt offers more energy subsidies in Jan to cushion impact of high prices
The government attempted on Friday to address one of its major policy concerns at the start of 2022, offering broader subsidies for rising energy bills in the hope that it will not suffer politically from the impact inflation is having on Greek households.
Govt opts to reopen schools on time, drawing opposition criticism
The government has come under fire from the opposition for not delaying the opening of schools, or introducing more precautions, amid a spike in Covid cases fuelled by the Omicron variant.
Govt readies targeted support for energy bills in bid to contain cost of living crisis
High energy prices continue to challenge the government’s fiscal planning going into the new year, as it works towards putting in place targeted measures to ease the pressure on households and small businesses.