Politics
Mitsotakis steps up pressure on voters to avoid July 7 letdown
Opposition leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis has increased the pressure on voters to back his party on July 7, warning that if there is not a clear outcome, a second vote may have to be held in mid-August, spoiling Greeks’ holidays.
ND maintains big lead but keeps foot down to counter possible low turnout
Entering the last two weeks of the election campaign, New Democracy continues to have a convincing lead over SYRIZA and the biggest obstacle to the centre-right party gaining a clear majority appears to be a low turnout or overconfidence within its own ranks.
ND unfurls array of policies as it prepares for final stretch of campaign
New Democracy presented on Friday the main elements of its manifesto, summed up in a 20-page document, as the centre-right party remains on course for a win and likely an outright parliamentary majority at the July 7 elections.
Tsakalotos douses talk of Tsipras facing post-election leadership challenge
Given that SYRIZA is expected to lose the July 7 elections, questions are being asked about the party’s future and whether Alexis Tsipras will be in a position to continue as party leader.
ND to highlight range of policy proposals after emphasis on tax cuts
New Democracy is preparing to unveil its government programme on Friday, which will move beyond the strong focus the centre-right has placed on the economy, and particularly tax cuts, over the past few days.
East Med concerns not slowing up election campaign as ND plans for office
Although much of the media and political attention in Greece is currently on the developments linked to Turkey’s activities in the Eastern Mediterranean, both main parties are moving ahead with their election campaigns.
Mitsotakis aims to pass key legislation in Sept if ND wins elections
If New Democracy wins the July 7 elections, Kyriakos Mitsotakis plans to table his first key bills as prime minister this September, initiating the reform effort he hopes will boost the economy and his chances of convincing the creditors to lower Greece’s fiscal targets.
New Democracy on course for clear majority, opinion polls suggest
The parties are finalizing their candidate lists ahead of the July 7 elections as two opinion polls show that New Democracy maintains a large lead of 7.6 to 8 points over SYRIZA.
Mitsotakis vows to push on with tax cuts despite fiscal concerns
New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis has brushed off concerns that the lack of fiscal space might force him to change his plans for the economy, insisting that he will go ahead immediately with some of the tax cuts he has promised.
Athens approaches Albania's political crisis, EU process with caution
Athens is closely following the political impasse in Albania, which has led to a clash between Ilir Meta and Prime Minister Edi Rama on the issue of the local elections.