Politics
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.
Sea drone strains relations with Ukraine as Athens keeps eye on Turkish maritime legislation
The discovery of a Ukrainian‑technology Magura‑type unmanned surface vehicle off Lefkada marks a serious complication in Greek–Ukrainian relations, at a time when Athens has consistently supported Kyiv throughout the four‑and‑a‑half years of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Speculation about election date resurfaces as Mitsotakis mulls options
For a government that insists it intends to complete its four‑year term, New Democracy is behaving remarkably like a party preparing for an election.
Parry and thrust from Mitsotakis as Tsipras prepares for own offensive
With the election clock now ticking audibly in Athens, the political atmosphere has shifted into a more charged phase: the government is grappling with a restless electorate and internal unease and, while the opposition senses an opening.
PM addresses internal anxieties in party as polls indicate public is increasingly sceptical
As Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis tries to restore the mood in his party, new opinion polls show that roughly seven in 10 Greeks want a change of government and two new political formations - those of Alexis Tsipras and Maria Karystianou - show potential support above 20%.
PM banks on constitutional reform agenda to smooth ND divisions ahead of congress
As preparations continue for the New Democracy party congress next week, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis hopes that a meeting of his parliamentary group will provide an outlet for the mounting criticism of his leadership. The prime minister plans to use a debate on constitutional reform to refocus the party’s energies and restore unity ahead of elections.
PM seeks diplomatic initiative in Middle East as PASOK looks for momentum at home
Kyriakos Mitsotakis embarked this week on a two‑day diplomatic mission to the Middle East, a tour shaped by the turbulence gripping the region and the strategic anxieties radiating from the Strait of Hormuz.
ND moves to contain demands for parliamentary scrutiny as polls show opposition in flux
New Democracy’s move to quash parliamentary inquiries into the OPEKEPE farm payments scandal and the surveillance affair is being widely read as a tactical attempt at damage limitation ahead of national elections, with opposition parties accusing the government of a continuing cover-up.
Greece and Germany seek to bridge gaps in strategic convergence
The meeting between Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis and his German counterpart Johann Wadephul in Athens on Monday offered an opportunity for both sides to reflect on the current state of Greek–German relations, which are marked by strategic convergence but also persistent divergences in priorities.