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Newsletter 308 - 17/09/2021
commentators have focussed on the timeline between now and May 2022, which is seen as a prime date for snap... in June, even though it is gradually slowing down from the strong annual rebound of April 2021, which
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Quo vadis Germany? Sunday's elections leave many questions in need of answers
Agoraof Germany is divided in strong gains for the Social Democrats in the west and north, the conservatives have... of coalition options are available to the negotiators. But what may appear numerically feasible
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The quarterly national accounts from the income side
Agorafuture, and what the cycle may bring, say, through end-2022. The commentary tends to be reasonably..., and the clientelist control over the government is too strong, to implement truly far-reaching structural reforms
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Athens sees many benefits in renewal of defence cooperation with Washington
PoliticsForeign Policyminute. The talks appear to have dragged on because Athens sought strong wording on behalf or the US... States may train or operate on the mainland or islands, to ensure our common defence objectives
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Athens looks to bolster ties with African states, beyond Libya
PoliticsForeign Policyby the government of National Unity (GNU). Political developments in Libya may be further delayed due... strong relations as part of its effort to contain Turkey’s influence in the continent. “We are looking
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PM to address inflation as polls show wear and tear for govt
PoliticsGreek Politicsat the conservatives’ strong lead over SYRIZA. The opposition party, though, is still failing... and the inability of Greek Solution to mop up these potential votes may diminish the ultimate
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Retail sales rise by 13 pct in Sep as fuel has notable impact
EconomyMacroeconomyare usually strong. The corresponding volume index in September increased by 10.1 percent annually... the previous high in May, when it stood at -22.2 points, and it has now improved by 3.9 points since
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Newsletter 320 - 10/12/2021
as a sign of disillusion among centre-left voters who may have backed New Democracy or SYRIZA in previous... of an ally in Parliament and potential coalition partner after the next elections The strong backing
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Govt searches budget for space to adopt more Covid and energy relief
PoliticsGreek PoliticsNew Covid restrictions combined with the continuing energy crisis are forcing the government to prepare a new round of support measures for businesses and households in the new year, which may well... on the operation of seven coal-fired power stations run by state-controlled utility PPC prompted a strong
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Retail sales rise by 13.1 pct in Oct, led by fuels and non-food sectors
EconomyMacroeconomystrong. The corresponding volume index in October rose by 10.1 percent annually, from a downward... points in October. Consumer confidence had been falling since the previous high in May, when it stood
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