Politics
Government faces balancing act in 2026 as rivals gather for looming elections
Greece enters 2026 with a government facing a crowded agenda of fiscal manoeuvres, social unrest, and reform deadlines. The optimism of recent growth figures is tempered by the reality of financing needs, debt repayments, and simmering discontent in the streets.
PASOK resists invitation to discuss watchdog appointments, citing ND's questionable record
Greece’s ruling New Democracy and opposition PASOK are locked in a bitter dispute over the future of the country’s independent authorities, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis seeking consensus on new appointments and PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis refusing to engage.
PM tries to isolate protesting farmers, dismisses talk of reshuffle
The farmers’ protests dominating Greece’s national roads and border crossings have become the defining domestic challenge of this festive period for Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. In a televised interview on Monday, he sought to project steadiness: no cabinet reshuffle, no retreat from fiscal discipline, and no tolerance for what he defines as tactics that paralyse the country.
Government hoping dispute with farmers on way to being resolved as it counts cost of damage
The government is hoping that the protests by farmers, which have proved such a thorn in New Democracy’s side over the last few weeks, could soon dissipate, allowing room for the two sides to enter constructive discussions.
PM stands firm on festive blockades as farmers demand policies, not policing
As Greeks set out from the cities for the festive season, their journeys have been slowed by continuing farmers’ blockades on national roads – a disruption caused by the political confrontation between the government and the agricultural community.
Greece, Cyprus and Israel bolster trilateral ties as Turkey looms in background
Following a meeting in Jerusalem on Monday, Greece, Cyprus and Israel agreed to deepen their trilateral cooperation.
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Tension over financial checks on Tempe families indicative of new faultline in Greek politics
The fallout from Greece’s deadliest rail disaster continues to reverberate nearly three years on, as the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) launches a financial investigation into the association formed by families of the victims.
SYRIZA leader renews call for progressive unity as party’s drift to margins continues
SYRIZA leader Sokratis Famellos has issued a renewed call for Greece’s progressive forces to set aside differences and work together as opinion polls continue to indicate that he outcome of the next elections will be inconclusive.
Government suffers as farmers vow to continue protests
The confrontation between Greek farmers and the government has entered a decisive phase, with both sides hardening their positions as Christmas approaches.
Opinion polls suggest dispute with farmers has weakened ND's support
The ongoing dispute between the government and protesting farmers is taking a political toll on the ruling New Democracy party, according to the latest crop of opinion polls.