Politics
PM puts tax cuts front and centre in bid to win back voters
Reducing taxes over the remaining years of his premiership is becoming one of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s main policy goals, it appears.
Clash with seasonal firefighters and new wiretapping report reopen old wounds for ND
Thursday proved to be a turbulent day for the government both in and outside of Parliament as questions were asked again about the judicial investigation into the wiretapping scandal, and riot police clashed with seasonal firefighters.
Government preparing U-turn on controversial tax measure in bid to win back self-employed
The Finance Ministry is believed to be paving the way to repeal an unpopular tax measure widely blamed for losing New Democracy support among self-employed earners.
Mitsotakis dangles promise of further tax relief but opposition questions VAT revenue bonanza
The modernisation of the tax service and the fight against tax evasion will yield space for more tax relief before the end of the government’s term, according to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Opposition SYRIZA claims the measures will be fuelled by runaway inflation at the expense of middle and low incomes.
ND and SYRIZA contend with internal strife as PASOK advances
Efforts to maintain unity within New Democracy amid a public clash between Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and one of his predecessors are set to continue this week, although the ruling party’s strife pales in comparison with the turmoil within SYRIZA as the leftists’ congress approaches.
Meeting of Greek and Turkish foreign ministers not expected to yield breakthrough
Athens is not expecting any major developments in the upcoming meeting between the foreign ministers of Greece and Turkey on November 8. The talks are due to take place in Athens and could define the next steps of the ongoing political dialogue between the two neighbouring countries.
Rivalry between New Democracy and PASOK set for revival
In Parliament this week, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis made it clear that he feels PASOK is now his main political adversary – a judgement that was backed up by a new opinion poll published on Thursday which showed that support for the socialists has increased by almost four points since September.
Mitsotakis ups stakes in clash with opposition and internal rivals
A debate in Parliament on Wednesday during which the government and opposition parties traded blows over how the Greek authorities handled wildfires this year turned out to be more significant for a couple of unrelated remarks made by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Data protection ruling adds to pressure on New Democracy from ranks
Lukewarm ratings continue to cause tensions within New Democracy, with cabinet members on the receiving end of hostile questions from government lawmakers over issues ranging from foreign policy to energy prices.
PASOK sees post-leadership election boost as Androulakis unveils shadow cabinet
PASOK has emerged stronger in polls conducted since last week’s leadership election, while rival SYRIZA slides further. The public mood remains sombre and a survey on poverty reveals widespread disillusionment in the political system’s capacity to address the problem.