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Tsipras set to unveil tax cuts as MPs prepare for confidence vote
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe stage is set for a political showdown between the government and New Democracy ahead of the May 26 European and local elections after the opposition party submitted a censure motion regarding Alternate Health Minister Pavlos Polakis, which the government turned into a confidence vote
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Eurozone set to give next govt until Sept to address fiscal issues
EconomyProgrammefinance minister is likely to have to set out what fiscal measures the new government plans to take
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Mitsotakis to set out lockdown relaxation plan as ND scales back economic support
PoliticsGreek Politicsopposition party claims that two of the seven platforms used for the e-learning programme were set up after
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PM set to unveil support package, as ND cements poll lead
PoliticsGreek PoliticsKyriakos Mitsotakis is set to launch the government’s updated pandemic support package in a TV address this afternoon detailing measures for employment and the economy into the autumn, as well as an action plan on tourism. The latest poll figures show high approval ratings for the governing party
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PM seeks fine balance as he prepares to unveil latest set of fiscal measures
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat markets do not get the impression that Greece is returning to its bad old ways. The tone was set
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Set-to in Ankara well received in Athens, where Covid-19 data causes worry
PoliticsGreek Politicsanother worrying set of Covid-19 numbers for Greece on Thursday. Authorities reported 104 deaths, which
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PM set to prolong coal use, sparking complaints about energy policy U-turn
PoliticsGreek Politicscommitment to remove coal from the energy mix on the ambitious schedule it set shortly after coming
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PM prepares to set out policy agenda, SYRIZA gears up for leadership vote
PoliticsGreek Politicsis expected to set out his structural reform agenda for New Democracy’s second four-year term
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Controversial labour law set to usher in radical changes to employment practices
PoliticsGreek PoliticsNew Democracy is moving ahead with draft legislation set to introduce sweeping changes to employment law. The bill, which introduces controversial concepts such as “zero hours” contracts, has been condemned by most opposition parties and labour unions in the latest dispute over workplace rights
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Unpopular tax bill set to become law despite objections
PoliticsGreek PoliticsNew Democracy’s legislation against tax evasion looks set to clear the final hurdle today in the teeth of strong objections from opposition parties and legal concerns raised by Parliament’s scientific council. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis threw his weight behind Finance Minister Kostis
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