Politics
Unpopular tax bill set to become law despite objections
New Democracy’s legislation against tax evasion looks set to clear the final hurdle today in the teeth of strong objections from opposition parties and legal concerns raised by Parliament’s scientific council.
PM focusses on fairness of tax bill, leaving limited space for opposition
Ahead of the visit by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday, the political attention in Greece turned to tax issues on Wednesday as the parties debated the government’s contentious tax bill, which will see the self-employed taxed based on a minimum income.
SYRIZA rebels unveil new group as Kasselakis talks up EP vote prospects
The 11 MPs who quit SYRIZA over the past few weeks unveiled the name and logo of their new parliamentary group yesterday, just as the leader of their former party, Stefanos Kasselakis, suggested that the opposition grouping is aiming to come first in next year’s European Parliament elections.
Mitsotakis pushes for broad consensus after surprise announcement on postal vote
Postal voting could be introduced for the European Parliament elections in June, according to a surprise announcement by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who told last week’s cabinet meeting that the government had put together a workable proposal and would be seeking the support of opposition parties.
Athens looks for improving mood rather than tangible outcome from Erdogan visit
Athens sees the High-Level Cooperation Council between Greece and Turkey, due to take place this Thursday, as yet another opportunity for both sides to retain the positive mood in bilateral relations, which has existed for roughly the last 10 months.
SYRIZA tempers targets as Kasselakis struggles to keep party afloat
As SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis attempts to draw a line under the recent turmoil within the party, the leftists continue to leak support to other opposition parties, according to a new opinion poll.
Mitsotakis hopes tax bill tweaks will calm reactions in push to jump-start stalled reform agenda
The budget and bills on climate change resilience, healthcare, justice and family are on the table at Thursday’s cabinet meeting, as Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis signals his determination to push ahead with implementing the government’s legislative programme.
SYRIZA rebels poised to launch new group after split
The 11 MPs who quit SYRIZA in protest at the leadership of Stefanos Kasselakis are poised to form their own parliamentary group, facing the challenge of directing their fire at New Democracy, which continues to be dogged by the same-sex marriage issue, rather than become embroiled in a battle with their former party.
Outrage at Sunak snub mixed with unease at PM's handling of Marbles talks
Political leaders in Greece have been unified in condemning UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for cancelling a meeting with PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis after the latter called for the return of the Parthenon sculptures.
Dissent in ND ranks as SYRIZA leader struggles to find stable pattern
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is on a working visit to the UK but he is facing some dissent in the New Democracy ranks, although this opposition pales in comparison with the ongoing rebellion against SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis by members of his own party.