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New Democracy seeks to counter with marine parks and migration policy, rhetoric
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Corruption claims, foreign policy missteps impede government’s efforts to build momentum
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Firefighting capabilities beefed up as blazes and water shortages weigh on government
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New Democracy suffers ratings blow as farming payments scandal unfolds
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Rival opposition motions give government breathing space over farm payments scandal
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Opposition sees ND’s call for broader subsidy inquiry as attempt to muddy waters
Government tries to deflect criticism over wildfires with appeal to patriotism

Wildfires continued to burn in many parts of Greece on Wednesday, casting a shadow over the government’s determination to pursue its legislative agenda at the start of its new term.
New Democracy gained parliamentary approval for a package of economic relief measures on Wednesday, which Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis claimed made good on 50 percent of the party’s campaign pledges. The debate, however, took place against the gri...
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