Politics
Kasselakis ousts controversial MP, intensifying speculation about plans for SYRIZA
SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis has ousted outspoken MP Pavlos Polakis from the leftists’ parliamentary group following another outburst from the Cretan politician, but only time will tell if this is a key juncture in the nascent leader’s efforts to gain full control of the opposition grouping or whether it is just another episode in the ongoing saga of the party’s existential crisis.
Government hails rule of law progress but open investigations continue to raise questions
The publication of the European Commission’s annual Rule of Law report has been welcomed by government officials, who describe it as a validation of the administration’s reforms and a response to its critics at home and abroad.
Fresh turbulence at SYRIZA as opposition parties take aim at bank deal
Main opposition party SYRIZA seems headed for a turbulent summer following the latest confrontation between senior party officials and leader Stefanos Kasselakis.
Dispute over hospital doctor shortages rages as minister makes controversial Turkey comments
There is growing criticism from the opposition parties about the government’s handling of public healthcare, mostly due to the staff shortages that authorities are having difficulty addressing.
Government seeking to tie up loose ends before summer break
The government is hoping to make use of the last few days of parliamentary activity before the summer recess to pass several bills, while a shake-up of the general secretaries at a range of ministries is also expected in the coming days.
Cyprus invasion anniversary generates new friction in Greek-Turkish relations
The next meeting of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan in September is expected to define both the course of Greek-Turkish relations and developments on the Cyprus issue.
Kasselakis struggling for equilibrium at SYRIZA as another senior official quits
SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis has been hit by another high profile departure from his party as he continues to face difficulties in his effort to reshape the leftist grouping and convince key personnel that he can mount a serious challenge to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Government faces backlash over emergency energy package
Opposition parties have attacked the government over its response to skyrocketing electricity prices. The emergency measures announced on Wednesday have been dismissed as vague and inadequate, with critics questioning the administration’s preparedness.
Government acts to prevent energy price shock in move critics say comes too late
Following days of speculation, the government is bringing back an emergency levy on electricity producers in a bid to pre-empt skyrocketing bills in August.
Mitsotakis underlines support for MEP Beleri as field for PASOK leadership vote widens
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis had the opportunity on Monday to double down on his support for Fredi Beleri, the ethnic Greek politician whose imprisonment has been at the heart of an ongoing diplomatic spat between Greece and Albania.