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Coalition hopeful on pensions, looks to maximise impact of limited relief measures
PoliticsGreek Politicsapprove the request. Tsakalotos suggested that there may be a final decision on this issue earlier than... to ride the economic recovery for as long as possible rather than opting for snap polls in May, as many observers expect. However, the Macedonia name deal may prove the deciding factor. Tsipras
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ANEL adds to uncertainty over Macedonia name deal and its political impact
PoliticsGreek Politicshow the Greek political scene may be affected if the deal is approved. Speaking on a political talk.... This may also lead Greece to snap elections, which New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been... “Macedonia.” This indicates that his comments may be an effort of one-upmanship as ANEL tries
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Pension deal rekindles speculation about election date
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe end of May. The indications are that no firm decision has been taken so far and that the issue... that SYRIZA’s fortunes may enjoy a revival over the next couple of months. The prime minister and his... as possible. May seems like a logical option under these conditions because it will be before
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New Democracy increases pressure on potential supporters of Prespes Agreement
PoliticsGreek Politicson To Potami leader Stavros Theodorakis and his three other MPs, they may have a chance of preventing... pull his ministers out of the government, Tsipras may find it difficult to carry on after.... It appears that he would like the vote to be held either in May, at the same time or before
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New court verdict adds to concern about impact of backpay on fiscal balance
EconomyProgrammecould be facing an additional spending outlay that may threaten to derail plans to maintain.... After Greece signed the first programme in May 2010 it replaced the 13th and 14th salary bonuses... reform it adopted in May 2016, known as the Katrougalos law, named after the then labour minister
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SYRIZA scrutinised over watchdog appointment as education hirings confirmed
PoliticsGreek Politicsto turn Greece’s institutions into its own domain. Conservative officials suggested that Thanou may... form the genuine concerns there may be about whether Thanou is a suitable person to head... headlines for voters who may be swayed by such developments. Along the same lines, Education Minister
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Newsletter 188 -21/12/2018
into its own domain. Aside from the genuine concerns there may be about whether Thanou is a suitable...’s parliamentary group) or he may have to abandon his plans to ratify the deal, calling snap.... Industrial turnover rises by 17.8 pct in October Headline figure records highest rise since May 2017
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Encouragement for Tsipras ahead of key vote on name deal
PoliticsGreek PoliticsDemocracy. There have been suggestions in the Greek media that Tsipras may seek to hit back... has already raised the issue with European Commission officials and it has been claimed that he may... of calling snap elections in May, which many observers consider to be the most likely choice for the prime
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Tsipras maps out path to next elections via Prespes Agreement and possible confidence vote
PoliticsGreek Politicselections in May, just before or at the same time as the European Parliament and local votes, which are due on May 26. However, Tsipras repeated his intention to carry on governing for a full four-year term... and European elections in May could prove damaging for SYRIZA, creating a negative public mood
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Kammenos antics put extra pressure on SYRIZA's minority govt
PoliticsGreek Politics, international relations, Europe and the May [election] results are concerned, it is clear..., the European Parliament elections, due in May,” he added. While this was not seen as a clear indication that national elections will be held in May – at the same time or possibly a week before the European
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