Politics
EPPO raises stakes over judicial independence question as new political entrants build cases
The confrontation between the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) and the government over the OPEKEPE farm subsidy scandal and the Floridis amendment has escalated into a test case for judicial independence, EU conditionality and the limits of executive control over institutions.
Karystianou’s party makes political debut as confrontation over scandals continues
Maria Karystianou’s new political movement was launched in Thessaloniki on Thursday evening in what was far more than a conventional party unveiling.
Mitsotakis raises alarm over Hormuz, Turkey and new geography of European security
Three separate interventions - Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s extensive interview on the Financial Times’ Rachman Review podcast, Defence Minister Nikos Dendias’s remarks at a discussion in Athens organised by the Kyklos think-tank on Wednesday, and former foreign minister Dora Bakoyannis’s warning about Turkey’s emerging “Blue Homeland” legislation - delivered a cohesive message to Europe, reflecting Greece’s belief that that the EU needs to step up on strategic and defensive matters.
Government faces renewed cover-up claims over OPEKEPE and surveillance scandals
Opposition parties are accusing New Democracy of fostering a crisis of political accountability over the governing party’s latest moves in the OPEKEPE and Predatorgate cases, which they say are designed to narrow the scope for parliamentary scrutiny.
Athens on alert after reports of Turkey plans to codify maritime claims in "Blue Homeland" law
Athens is closely monitoring a draft Turkish law expected to be submitted to parliament in June that could formally codify Ankara’s long‑standing claims over maritime zones in the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean.
After ND congress, Mitsotakis sets course and Tsipras sets date
New Democracy has emerged from its party congress attempting to reset its internal equilibrium and sharpen its message to undecided voters. In the meantime, Alexis Tsipras has now fixed May 26 as the launch date for his new party - a move that reshape the centre‑left and disrupt the political landscape.
PM puts on show of unity from ND congress stage as party cohesion frays
New Democracy’s 16th party congress was intended to showcase stability, continuity and confidence. Kyriakos Mitsotakis closed the proceedings on Sunday with a speech that sought to re‑centre the political narrative around a simple proposition: ND remains the only force capable of guaranteeing stability and steering Greece toward 2030.
Mitsotakis heads to party congress amid internal unrest as Karystianou sets date
As New Democracy opens its 16th party congress this Friday, the atmosphere bears little resemblance to the era of effortless dominance that defined Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s first years in power.
PM, sector leaders make it clear energy security is country's top transition priority
At a moment when the Strait of Hormuz is reshaping global energy markets and Europe is once again confronting the fragility of its supply chains, there was a unified message from Greek political leaders, industry executives and grid operators at the Energy Transition Summit, organised by FT Live and Kathimerini in Athens.
Tsipras hints at June launch for new party as poll suggests disruption potential
Former PM Alexis Tsipras took a significant step towards forming a new political party with a public speech on Monday, in which he hinted at a June launch.