Greek Politics
SYRIZA rebels unveil new group as Kasselakis talks up EP vote prospects
The 11 MPs who quit SYRIZA over the past few weeks unveiled the name and logo of their new parliamentary group yesterday, just as the leader of their former party, Stefanos Kasselakis, suggested that the opposition grouping is aiming to come first in next year’s European Parliament elections.
Mitsotakis pushes for broad consensus after surprise announcement on postal vote
Postal voting could be introduced for the European Parliament elections in June, according to a surprise announcement by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who told last week’s cabinet meeting that the government had put together a workable proposal and would be seeking the support of opposition parties.
SYRIZA tempers targets as Kasselakis struggles to keep party afloat
As SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis attempts to draw a line under the recent turmoil within the party, the leftists continue to leak support to other opposition parties, according to a new opinion poll.
Mitsotakis hopes tax bill tweaks will calm reactions in push to jump-start stalled reform agenda
The budget and bills on climate change resilience, healthcare, justice and family are on the table at Thursday’s cabinet meeting, as Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis signals his determination to push ahead with implementing the government’s legislative programme.
SYRIZA rebels poised to launch new group after split
The 11 MPs who quit SYRIZA in protest at the leadership of Stefanos Kasselakis are poised to form their own parliamentary group, facing the challenge of directing their fire at New Democracy, which continues to be dogged by the same-sex marriage issue, rather than become embroiled in a battle with their former party.
Outrage at Sunak snub mixed with unease at PM's handling of Marbles talks
Political leaders in Greece have been unified in condemning UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for cancelling a meeting with PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis after the latter called for the return of the Parthenon sculptures.
Dissent in ND ranks as SYRIZA leader struggles to find stable pattern
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is on a working visit to the UK but he is facing some dissent in the New Democracy ranks, although this opposition pales in comparison with the ongoing rebellion against SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis by members of his own party.
Kasselakis aiming to bounce back as SYRIZA continues to take hits
Stefanos Kasselakis is aiming to rebound after suffering another body blow to his leadership of SYRIZA in the form of the departure of more MPs and the publication of yet another opinion poll showing the left-wing party losing second place.
PM launches reconstruction plan for disaster-hit regions as SYRIZA walkout spawns new group
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis outlined a package for relief and reconstruction of the areas hit by floods and wildfires in the past summer, which were immediately criticised by opposition parties.
SYRIZA turbulence shakes up opposition politics
SYRIZA’s decline in the opinion polls and the internal disruption that has followed the election of Stefanos Kasselakis as leader is creating a new reality as far as opposition politics in Greece is concerned.