Politics
PM gambles on toned-down marriage equality proposal to win over right-wing objectors
The debate over equal recognition of same-sex unions looks set to move onto a more formal footing after Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that he will be launching a public dialogue in a televised interview scheduled for Wednesday.
Middle East and F-35s top agenda during Blinken's talks with Mitsotakis
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s whirlwind tour of the Middle East aimed at containing the conflict in Gaza began with a tricky Greek-Turkish prologue. The US diplomat met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul and then, in Crete, with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Flurry of bills due in Parliament as legislative work resumes
Following the Christmas break, parliamentary activity is due to resume this week and the government has a series of bills that it aims to pass through the House over the coming days.
PM under pressure from both sides over marriage equality legislation
A throwaway comment by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis hinting at a delay in bringing legislation on same-sex marriage has led the opposition to question the conservative leader’s appetite for reform and his true hold on the right-wing vote.
Mitsotakis surprises with cabinet tweaks featuring familiar faces
A surprise mini reshuffle at the start of the new year suggests Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis wants to draw a line under the criticism his government has received on issues such as law and order and move forward with flagship reforms in the health sector.
Mitsotakis targets reforms, but day-to-day challenges set to dominate agenda in 2024
Having reaffirmed his government’s commitment to reforming and modernising Greece in his New Year message, the pressure is on Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to show that New Democracy can deliver on this pledge during 2024 and maintain the political dominance it displayed in last summer’s general elections.
Greece and Albania seek to leave Beleri case behind in 2024 after year of turmoil
In 2023 Athens and Tirana experienced a long diplomatic spat due to the case involving Fredi Beleri, the ethnic Greek elected mayor of Himare in southern Albania.
In 2024, Greece and Turkey look to build on diplomatic progress made in previous months
In 2023, Greece and Turkey faced parliamentary and presidential elections respectively, which paved the way for a new chapter in their diplomatic relations. It became a year during which the two neighbouring countries experienced the calmest period in their bilateral relations, since the failed coup in Turkey in 2016.
Spate of crimes tarnish ND's law and order image, force changes
There is concern within the government that it is falling short of expectations in terms of the law and order agenda, and one its priorities in 2024 will be to make interventions that reduce the level of criminality in Greece and instil greater confidence in citizens.
Policeman's death prompts PM's pledge to act on hooliganism
The death of a policeman from injuries received during a clash with hooligans has prompted further promises of a government crackdown on sports-related violence.