Politics
Cyprus cable dispute and Crete mafia case cast fresh clouds over TIF reset agenda
As PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his team put the finishing touches to an economic package that they hope will win back public trust in the government, a disagreement with Cyprus threatens the implementation of an emblematic energy project, while details from an ongoing probe into an organised crime ring on the island of Crete hint at political connections.
Athens seeks talks with Erdogan as Turkey steps up diplomatic activity in region
Athens will seek to overcome the stalemate in its political dialogue with Ankara during a meeting that Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is aiming to have with Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in New York.
Controversial migration bill divides government factions
Recently-appointed migration minister Thanos Plevris made his mark with the passage of a bill which makes it easier for Greece to deport failed asylum seekers and restricts the right to residency.
Government hopes new affordable homes bill can help alleviate housing pressure
Greece’s housing crisis has emerged as one of the key issues that the government has to address as part of its effort to tackle structural problems and boost its chances of winning a third term in office.
PM finalises relief measures in ambitious but risky move to sway voters
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his advisers are putting the finishing touches to a package of relief measures that will start at around 1.5 billion euros and, they hope, eventually stretch to 2 billion euros.
Government’s effort to revive economic success story narrative heavily reliant on RRF execution
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis were in Thessaloniki on Thursday with the aim of talking up the government’s economic record, while also drumming up some positive publicity ahead of the New Democracy leader’s keynote policy speech at the city’s international fair (TIF) on September 6.
Labour reforms controversy threatens to eclipse autumn support package
The government is facing pushback over its latest labour reforms just as it prepares to launch an autumn comeback with a package of tax cuts and support measures aimed at working families.
Foreign minister toughens stance as first autumn polls pile pressure on government
Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis has defended the government’s policy towards Turkey, pledging that Greece will actively defend its territorial rights if the neighbouring country attempts to block a landmark offshore infrastructure project.
Government tries to polish economic image as it prepares for big gamble on relief measures
Greek politics is back from its summer break and attention is turning to the contents of the relief package that Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is due to announce at the Thessaloniki International Fair on September 6.
Opposition unable to join forces over recognition of Palestinian state
The inability of Greece’s opposition parties to work together, even on issues that are causing the government discomfort, is being highlighted again as PASOK is set to intensify calls for the recognition of a Palestinian state without coordinating its efforts with any of the other progressive parties.