Greek Politics
Marriage equality bill causing reverberations within ruling party and opposition
The same-sex marriage bill is continuing to cause turmoil in Greece’s main political parties as at least one minister looks set to quit the New Democracy cabinet over the issue, while some SYRIZA officials have taken exception to the leftist party’s leader, Stefanos Kasselakis, ordering his MPs to vote in favour of the draft legislation or face expulsion.
Opposition set to back same-sex marriage bill, easing passage through Parliament
SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis has revealed that his party will support the marriage equality legislation being put forward by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, which now looks to have a chance of passing with the help of the opposition.
PM allows his MPs to abstain from same-sex marriage vote, puts ball in opposition court
In a wide-ranging TV interview on public channel ERT on Wednesday night, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis outlined his position on the upcoming legislation regarding marriage equality.
Government lines up new zoning scheme, fuelling debate over growth model
The government has unveiled its plans to introduce a new zoning plan, which it says will restore some order to construction activity in Greece but which others fear will pave the way for more building in areas outside of the updated scheme.
PM gambles on toned-down marriage equality proposal to win over right-wing objectors
The debate over equal recognition of same-sex unions looks set to move onto a more formal footing after Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that he will be launching a public dialogue in a televised interview scheduled for Wednesday.
Flurry of bills due in Parliament as legislative work resumes
Following the Christmas break, parliamentary activity is due to resume this week and the government has a series of bills that it aims to pass through the House over the coming days.
PM under pressure from both sides over marriage equality legislation
A throwaway comment by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis hinting at a delay in bringing legislation on same-sex marriage has led the opposition to question the conservative leader’s appetite for reform and his true hold on the right-wing vote.
Mitsotakis surprises with cabinet tweaks featuring familiar faces
A surprise mini reshuffle at the start of the new year suggests Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis wants to draw a line under the criticism his government has received on issues such as law and order and move forward with flagship reforms in the health sector.
Mitsotakis targets reforms, but day-to-day challenges set to dominate agenda in 2024
Having reaffirmed his government’s commitment to reforming and modernising Greece in his New Year message, the pressure is on Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to show that New Democracy can deliver on this pledge during 2024 and maintain the political dominance it displayed in last summer’s general elections.
Spate of crimes tarnish ND's law and order image, force changes
There is concern within the government that it is falling short of expectations in terms of the law and order agenda, and one its priorities in 2024 will be to make interventions that reduce the level of criminality in Greece and instil greater confidence in citizens.