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Meeting of Greek and Turkish foreign ministers not expected to yield breakthrough

28/10/2024 - 11:14

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

25/10/2024 - 09:29

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

24/10/2024 - 09:42

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

23/10/2024 - 13:24

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

22/10/2024 - 13:10

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.

Androulakis shuffles pack in bid to leave SYRIZA behind and close gap on ND

21/10/2024 - 09:45

PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis will look to build this week on his recent re-election by unveiling changes to the set-up at the opposition party, as well as naming a new shadow cabinet.

Mitsotakis hits back at criticism from far right

18/10/2024 - 11:32

In line with the government’s recent strategy of facing up to any criticism coming from the right of the political spectrum, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has responded to complaints about his stance on migration and foreign policy.

Mitsotakis goaded from right on foreign policy and migration

17/10/2024 - 13:28

In the latest challenge to New Democracy’s dominance over conservative issues, right-wing critics have been lining up to attack the government’s policy on relations with Turkey and migration.

Ministers dispatched to deal with disgruntled MPs as cost of living complaints dog ND

16/10/2024 - 15:22

Ministers have been tasked with addressing the mounting complaints from rank-and-file MPs as PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis strives to reconcile his reform agenda with managing the political wear-and-tear from so-called “everyday” challenges associated with the cost-of-living crisis.

Government facing up to threat from rise of far right parties

15/10/2024 - 11:02

The government is stepping up its criticism of Greece’s far-right parties, which New Democracy sees as a greater threat currently than the parties to its left.