- 
                 Government warned to brace for repercussions of farm payments clean-up Government warned to brace for repercussions of farm payments clean-up
- 
                 PM looks for positive news amid growing voter despondency PM looks for positive news amid growing voter despondency
- 
                 Government tries to shake off OPEKEPE stigma as PASOK struggles to make gains Government tries to shake off OPEKEPE stigma as PASOK struggles to make gains
- 
                 Grave OPEKEPE claims add to climate of mistrust affecting ND, political system Grave OPEKEPE claims add to climate of mistrust affecting ND, political system
- 
                 Predatorgate and OPEKEPE offer opposition ammunition amid deteriorating public sentiment Predatorgate and OPEKEPE offer opposition ammunition amid deteriorating public sentiment
- 
                 Unknown soldier debate exposes rift within government Unknown soldier debate exposes rift within government
Clarity over fiscal space allows PM to prepare next relief package
 
                    
                The government sees the activation of the defence spending clause for European Union member states as providing vital support to its plans to deliver a hefty relief package to Greek voters later this year, which the ruling conservatives hope will boost their popularity and put them on course for a convincing election victory in 2027.
The European Commission has introduced a "national escape clause" enabling EU member states to raise their defence spending—capped at 1.5% of GDP annually—for four years (2025–2028) without facing disciplinary measures. This initiative, part of the "ReA...
Full Access
A tailor-made service for professionals
Apart from having access to all our analysis and data, subscribers will be able to consult one-on-one with our analysts.
Free Access
Read some of our analysis for no charge
By signing up to MacroPolis, readers will be able to read two of our articles without charge each month. They will not have access to our data or weekly e-newsletter.
Standard Access
Our analysis and data at your fingertips
Subscribers will be able to read the full range of our articles, access our statistics and charts, and receive our weekly e-newsletter for €530 per year.
€530.00