Politics
Media freedom concerns continue to bedevil Mitsotakis govt as EC takes note
Pressure is piling on the Greek government to respond to the findings of recent reports which highlight a deterioration in conditions for the domestic media. Under increasing scrutiny by the European Commission, the Mitsotakis administration is now promising greater transparency and protection for journalists.
New energy subsidy scheme nearing launch as public remains sceptical
The government submitted to Parliament on Tuesday an amendment paving the way for the latest energy subsidy scheme to be launched in the coming weeks, a programme New Democracy hopes will assuage the public and win back some of the support it has lost over the last few months as the cost-of-living crisis has gripped Greek households.
PASOK-KINAL emerges reunited from first conference under Androulakis leadership
The first party conference under new leader Nikos Androulakis showcased a newly confident PASOK-KINAL, at the start of what political observers in Greece see as a protracted campaigning season.
Reshuffle speculation follow snap polls rumours as ND enjoys ratings bounce
Despite government officials publicly dismissing the latest round of rumours about snap polls this autumn, the speculation persists as a new week gets underway and has been augmented by suggestions that Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis may carry out a cabinet reshuffle in the coming days to prepare his administration for the election campaign.
Overflights spat marks resumption of Greek-Turkish tension
Tension between Greece and Turkey is brewing again in the Aegean. Athens strongly condemned the incursion of two Turkish fighter jets within 2.5 nautical miles of Alexandroupolis on Friday.
Speculation about snap polls after summer revived by PM's US trip
A strong display by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Washington has revived rumours that he will opt to call elections after the summer rather than wait until the end of his government’s four-year term next year.
Scant recognition of energy crisis in draft climate law, but EU package may force tougher targets
Greece’s first climate law made its way to Parliament this week, with only minor changes in light of public consultation and the unfolding energy crisis. The legislation was tabled on the same day that the European Commission presented its REPowerEU package aimed at cutting dependence on Russian fossil fuels.
Athens buoyed by content, mood of Mitsotakis trip to Washington
Greek officials seem very satisfied with the results of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s trip to Washington, which gave the Greek leader an opportunity to raise a wide range of issues.
Mitsotakis underlines geopolitical and ideological links between Greece and US
Government officials were in buoyant mood on Wednesday after Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis wrapped up his visit to Washington, following up his meeting with US President Joe Biden on Monday with a speech to Congress on Tuesday.
PM hopes to return from Biden talks with spring in his step
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s visit to Washington started on a cordial note, giving the government in Athens some positive news on the international scene after a bruising few weeks struggling to contain the cost-of-living crisis at home.