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Boosted by polls, PM uses Iran war to reassert control, shut down election and reshuffle talk
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Government bets on big energy headlines while pledging discipline at the pump
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Lack of perceived alternatives strengthens ND as challenger parties lose shine
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Security, prices and stability top political agenda as government deals with Iran fallout
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Mitsotakis projects readiness and EU-backed strength as Tsipras questions policy
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Athens calibrates domestic and diplomatic response to Iran war as tension with Turkey resurfaces
Budget passed but troika accord still some way off for Greece
Greece’s coalition completed one of its key tasks for December by obtaining Parliament’s approval for the 2014 budget early on Sunday but was also given an acute reminder of the challenges that still remain as the European Commission confirmed there was no chance of the troika’s Greek program review concluding this month.
As expected, the government relied on the support of its own MPs and no other lawmakers to pass the budget. No Democratic Left (DIMAR) or independent lawmakers approved the plan for 2014. Out of the 12 independents, including Theodora Tzakri who was rec...
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