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Faltering relationship with farmers a sign of wider concerns for government
PoliticsGreek Politicsin the 2023 elections. The other factor that will be causing concern to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis... the move positively and 36.6 pct negatively. Enthusiasm for a new party led by the former prime... formations is mixed: 15.9 pct say they would “definitely or probably” vote for a party led by former prime
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PM hits back at labour reform critics, defends 13-hour working days
PoliticsGreek PoliticsPrime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has doubled down on last week’s labour reform, insisting... calling for a new government. The survey underscores growing public dissatisfaction with Prime Minister..., Mitsotakis remains the most preferred prime minister, with 29.1 pct support, though 51.7 chose
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Athens hopes strengthening of US ties brings geopolitical benefits
PoliticsForeign Policyfor Transatlantic Energy Cooperation (P-TEC). In his weekly social media post on Sunday, Prime Minister... on Russia is rewarded", the prime minister explained that the Vertical Corridor, which will transport... with Italy had not been signed. In addition, the prime minister underlined that the aforementioned
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New Democracy losing grip on regions as farmers’ protests highlight rural frustration
PoliticsGreek PoliticsPrime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis experienced first-hand the frustration of local farmers... to the northern city of Komotini to visit the site of a new hospital. The prime minister has pledged to tour... that agricultural unions from across the country descended on Athens. The sight of the prime ministerial
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PM prepares to defend inflation fight against backdrop of political gridlock
PoliticsGreek PoliticsPrime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is due to respond in Parliament this Friday to opposition... opposition parties would agree to work together. Leadership preferences also favour Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who leads the “most suitable for prime minister” question with 29.1 pct
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Newsletter 484 - 14/11/2025
as the architect of a modern, outward-looking country. In a Sunday social media post, the Prime... and responsible patriotism.” Farmers protest Yet even as the Prime Minister sought to elevate Greece... will be increased by 50 pct. The Prime Minister also reiterated broader fiscal pledges, including tax
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Newsletter 486 - 28/11/2025
week has been dominated by payouts, protests and a memoir that hints at comeback. Prime Minister... abolition of the “personal difference” that has long penalised retirees. The Prime Minister linked..., shifting responsibilities to IPRA and introducing digital audits to ensure transparency. Deputy Prime
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Newsletter 489 - 19/12/2025
at customs posts in northern Greece, disrupting trade and transport. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis... of New Democracy’s lawmakers. During the debate, Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis and Prime... month, first unveiled by the Prime Minister at the Thessaloniki International Fair in September
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Parties on edge as Golden Dawn case has potential to go either way
PoliticsGreek PoliticsOn a trip to the USA this week, Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras said his government... Simos Kedikoglou said the prime minister was “surprised” that Kasidiaris and Co were out on the streets... during this week’s developments. PASOK leader and Deputy Prime Minister Evangelos Venizelos reportedly
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Coalition in a bind as debt relief slips away and more austerity looms
PoliticsGreek Politicsput the Greek government on tenterhooks. There are indications that genuine concern has gripped Prime... with a major headache. Samaras, Deputy Prime Minister Evangelos Venizelos, and their ministers have.... It is worth casting our minds back to the summer of 2011, when the PASOK government led by Prime Minister
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