Politics
New Democracy considers adjusting course after losses to right and centre
New Democracy’s slump in the European Parliament election has set in motion a strategy rethink, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis tasked with winning back voters on the right and centre of the political spectrum.
Lacklustre performance in EP elections raises key questions for mainstream parties
Political parties in Greece are digesting the results of Sunday’s European Parliament elections, with the surprise outcome giving all key players something to think about. The aftermath finds the government chastened by a sub-par performance at the polls but faced with a divided centre-left opposition, while right-wing wing parties made significant gains.
European Parliament vote delivers blow to PM as rise of far right, low turnout dominate
Sunday’s European Parliament elections delivered a surprise blow to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis as his New Democracy party fell well short of its target for the ballot although it came first in the vote, well ahead of its opponents.
Campaigns reach conclusion as polls indicate surprises are unlikely
Ahead of Sunday’s vote, Greece’s political leaders are wrapping up what has been a somewhat erratic campaign for the European Parliament elections. Opinion polls continue to suggest that the ballot box will not spring any major surprises.
Greece targets seat on UN Security Council as North Macedonia row rumbles on
The United Nations General Assembly is expected to vote on Thursday regarding Greece’s candidacy for a non-permanent seat at the Security Council for the 2025-2026 term.
Parties strive to meet vote targets as interest in European elections wanes
New Democracy tops the opinion polls in the final week before European Parliament elections, but no party can be confident of hitting its target as voters approach the ballot box with a mix of dissatisfaction, apathy and indecision.
ND keeps pressure on Kasselakis over finances as self-employed challenge new tax regime
With just days to go to European Parliament elections, the agenda remains focussed on the personal finances of opposition leader Stefanos Kasselakis, as the SYRIZA president confronts persistent demands for transparency from the government and the media.
Leaders' finances under scrutiny as Kasselakis hits back at accusations
A few days before Greeks are due to vote in the European Parliament elections, a full-blown row has broken out between the government and opposition leader Stefanos Kasselakis over the SYRIZA chief’s personal wealth.
PM eyes broader mortgage subsidies, Kasselakis responds to personal wealth questions
Just a few days are left before Greeks vote in the European Parliament elections this Sunday and the leaders of the main parties are making their final pitches to the electorate in the hope of securing respectable results that will shield them from criticism within their parties and create a platform on which they can build towards the next general elections.
PM's target for EP vote seems in reach as twist emerges in battle for second
New Democracy looks to be on course to get what Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis would consider a respectable result in the European Parliament elections, according to two new polls. However, one of the surveys has cast doubt on whether SYRIZA will come second, ahead of PASOK.