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Newsletter 401 - 10/11/2023
suggests that Kasselakis has not connected with the broader Greek public and that his party is in danger of slipping behind centre-left PASOK’s. The latest poll by Alco for Alpha TV shows clear water between... of the measure is significant as it will bring in an estimated 874 million euros, although the benefit
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PM's Washington visit looms over domestic politics, review schedule
PoliticsGreek Politicson October 17. Although there are clear ideological differences between the pair, the Greek government... the bill (New Democracy has not clarified its position), there is no danger of the draft law being... on. It is estimated that only between 15 and 20 of the 95 prior actions included in the third review have
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Tsakalotos states case on pension cuts in bid to overcome lenders' reluctance
EconomyProgrammepercent of GDP against a target of 3.5 percent) means that it is clear the pension cuts... not carry the same contractual obligation. If it cannot convince its lenders, though, the danger... on five Aegean islands, a measure whose worth was estimated at 28 million euros. The Greek side argues
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PM finalises relief measures in ambitious but risky move to sway voters
PoliticsGreek Politicsbenefit is clear: Across-the-board tax relief and targeted support for families, pensioners... building among voters, there is also a danger for the government that expectations will have also been... the top bracket. In total, it is estimated that this will amount to roughly 1.2 billion in foregone
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Tsipras makes pre-emptive peace offering to next KINAL leader ahead of final vote
PoliticsGreek Politicsof proportional representation, New Democracy has no chance of gaining a clear majority, possibly leaving... on the task of “renewal” within KINAL. If he wins on Sunday, he will have beaten off challenges from... will have a clear mandate to shake up the party and, for the first time draw a line under its recent
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In Washington, Mitsotakis stresses economic recovery, geopolitical importance as IMF departure announced
PoliticsGreek Politicsin a complicated part of the world,” making it clear that he wanted to discuss geopolitical and defence... a maritime agreement with Libya that infringes on Greece’s sovereign rights. Some commentators... with Libya is “null and void” because it ignores the exclusive economic zones of Greece’s islands, which he
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Renewed concern over East Med as Turkey aims to resume drilling
PoliticsForeign Policy, experts in the region note. At the same time, Turkey is still making it clear to its neighboring... were not acquired by Greece under international law and that they are Turkish territory. In Libya... and designated to enforce the UN Security Council Arms embargo on Libya in place since 2011.
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Greece on alert over Turkish maritime plans, senses EU backing
PoliticsForeign Policyof the Greek continental shelf. The message from Athens and Nicosia was clear: Sanctions should... conditions do not allow surveys in the area. Some others also point to developments in Libya, which... factor that complicates the situation especially vis a vis Turkey’s involvement in Libya and its
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New Democracy seeks to counter with marine parks and migration policy, rhetoric
PoliticsGreek Politicsof migrants. On Saturday, for instance, he posted on X that: “The illegal immigrants who entered from Libya... to take this emergency action after a massive increase in arrivals from Libya on Crete and nearby... by around 350 pct on last year, is undeniable, there is also a clear political element
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Polling steadies at top but churns beneath surface as opposition support splinters
PoliticsGreek Politicsin its election result estimate. This gives the governing party a 17.1‑point lead over PASOK in raw... reaches 29.4 pct in its vote estimate — up 0.9 points from January — and stands at 21.4 pct in voting.... Marc records the socialist party at 10.7 pct in voting intention and 13 pct in its estimate, while
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