Politics
Mitsotakis returns from Berlin with warm words but no encouragement on fiscal front
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s visit to Berlin was greeted by conflicting reviews back home, with the government hailing it as a meeting of minds, while the opposition criticised the lack of concrete outcomes.
Mitsotakis in Berlin with limited expectations
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is in Berlin today for his first formal meeting with Chancellor Angela Merkel since winning the national elections.
Government courts backlash over squat raids, while opposition is absorbed in internal debate
As the new cabinet in Athens grapples with complex legislative initiatives on tax and investment, a series of highly visible actions on the policing front are being seen as confirmation of the new government’s willingness to implement the hard-line law and order agenda which was a mainstay of its election campaign.
Govt looks for ways to manage promised tax cuts as Mitsotakis continues European charm offensive
A number of alternative scenarios are doing the rounds regarding the scope and timing of the government’s eagerly-awaited tax package.
Mitsotakis courts French investments, announces corporate tax cuts
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Thursday to discuss a wide range of topics to do with bilateral and European relations, as well as the Greek investment and reform agenda.
Government looks to boost business-friendly credentials with visits, progress on investments
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is travelling to Paris on Thursday for a meeting with President Emmanuel Macron.
SYRIZA launches internal dialogue to tackle questions of identity, future direction
Having established itself as a major force in Greek politics, SYRIZA stands at a crossroads in its future trajectory.
Government gets back to work with shuttle diplomacy and legislation
Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s government returns from a brief summer recess this week to a busy agenda of foreign travel and legislation at home.
ND tries to stay on top of wildfire as court battle looms over Competition Commission
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has cut short his brief summer holiday due to a large wildfire on the island of Evia, which is the first major test for his government in terms of crisis management.
ND riles opposition with proposed appointment at public broadcaster
The government has moved ahead with the removal of the head of the Competition Commission and three board members despite protests from the opposition, which has also attacked New Democracy over its choice for the senior positions at Greece’s public broadcaster, ERT.