Politics
Government faces uproar over tax evasion measures despite solid poll ratings
The announcement of a new tax regime for self-employed earners has elicited a strong reaction from opposition parties. The measure is part of a reform package that the government claims are necessary to combat tax evasion, but its critics say it amounts to unfair targeting.
Opposition parties turn to institutions after latest claims in wiretapping scandal
In the shadow of the latest developments concerning the surveillance scandal, the main opposition parties are attempting to put pressure on the government over its handling of the country’s institutions, an issue that has generated controversy throughout New Democracy’s time in office since 2019.
Athens defends Gaza stance as balanced, offers role in humanitarian corridor
As Israel expands its offensive in the Gaza Strip via a series of ground incursions amid growing calls for a humanitarian pause, the EU has once again forwarded the “two-state solution” as its principle response to this conflict.
Parties diverge over Gaza conflict in wake of UN vote abstention
The government and the main opposition parties find themselves at odds over the situation in the Middle East after initially having broadly similar positions in the immediate wake of Hamas’s murderous incursion into Israel.
Spyware probe claims push spotlight back on government's treatment of institutions
The government’s respect, or lack of, for independent institutions and the judicial process is back in the spotlight again as a result of the latest developments in the wiretapping scandal.
SYRIZA poll nosedive spells more trouble for Kasselakis
Just one month after the election of Stefanos Kasselakis as SYRIZA leader, a new national poll shows a collapse in the party’s support. The results come as the party is rocked by internal dissent, with senior figures warning that a permanent split is all but inevitable.
Kasselakis returns as SYRIZA squabble turns into full-blown infighting
SYRIZA president Stefanos Kasselakis is due back in Greece on Wednesday after a personal trip to the USA and can expect to find a party at war with itself and utterly divided over his leadership, with a permanent split now looking like it is just a matter of time.
Expulsions hasten SYRIZA split as ND ploughs ahead in pursuit of political dominance
A night of rapid developments in the ranks of Greece’s second largest force, SYRIZA, points toward an imminent split between the historic left-wing core of the party and the supporters of new leader Stefanos Kasselakis.
PM makes delayed Israel visit to offer support, express concerns about humanitarian impact
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis made a short trip to Israel on Monday to reiterate Athens’s support for Israel’s right to self-defence, but in line with international humanitarian law.
SYRIZA's left wing a step closer to walking out, creating window of opportunity for PASOK
As each day passes, SYRIZA looks to be moving closer to a permanent split, triggered by the surprising rise of Stefanos Kasselakis to become party leader, that could blow opposition politics in Greece wide open.