Greek Politics
Mitsotakis seeks to reassert reform momentum as opposition remains in flux
The political week opens with a wide‑ranging cabinet meeting at the Maximos Mansion, where Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to use a dense policy agenda to reassert the government’s reformist credentials.
Mitsotakis continues balancing act with compromise EU proposal on Trump’s Peace Council
Kyriakos Mitsotakis has sought to chart a careful course between Washington and Brussels, proposing a compromise on Donald Trump’s “Peace Council” while reaffirming EU unity over Greenland. His stance underscores Greece’s bid to remain a trusted European partner without closing the door on US overtures, particularly in the energy sphere.
Government unveils 2026 reform agenda as Karystianou party continues to shake up politics
In a gesture signalling a return to “business as usual”, Deputy PM Kostis Hatzidakis chaired a presentation of the government’s reform plans for the coming year, New Democracy’s seventh in power, which will be heavily focussed on deploying the remainder of the RRF package.
Mitsotakis tries to calibrate domestic message amid widening EU-US rift
PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has issued a cautious message on the rapid escalation in EU-US tension, hoping to pre-empt a repeat of the criticism which greeted his tepid reaction to the capture of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro earlier this month.
Farmers threaten more action after inconclusive meeting as Karystianou courts controversy
Greek farmers left their meeting with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday frustrated, saying the government’s concessions amounted to a “small basket” of measures.
Mitsotakis makes new bid to break deadlock with farmers as govt ponders relief measures
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s meeting this Monday with protesting farmers is being framed as a decisive moment in a standoff that has stretched for nearly 50 days.
New frigate arrives to much fanfare as spotlight falls on Dendias, minister's aspirations
The Greek Navy’s newest and most powerful vessel arrived in Salamina to much fanfare on Thursday. The ship’s appearance also put the spotlight on Defence Minister Nikos Dendias, one of the government’s most prominent figures and a politician whose name is consistently linked to potential future developments on Greece’s political scene.
Polls highlight new party's disruptive potential as opposition calls foul over flights blackout
The new political party that is due to be launched by Tempe justice campaigner Maria Karystianou continues to hold appeal for the public as pollsters grapple with its potential electoral imprint, giving rise to speculation that it could reshape Greece’s political landscape in the run-up to elections.
Dispute with farmers set to escalate as government offer rejected by holdouts
The dispute between government and farmers shows no sign of de-escalating following a meeting between PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and representatives of some blockades.
Farmers’ boycott scuppers PM meeting as Karystianou fleshes out political vision
The meeting between Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and representatives of Greece’s farmers, scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at the Maximos Mansion, has collapsed after some of the protestors refused to take part.