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Coalition and New Democracy at odds over anti-government protests
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe protesters given that the rallies had received little attention so far. If the turnout is boosted and hits... far against the government since the September 2015 elections that calls for Tsipras and his ministers... standards (by comparing the way that SYRIZA and Independent Greeks backed and participated
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Talk of refugee returns adds to stretched Greece's anxiety
PoliticsForeign Policyis exacerbating the overcrowding and the challenges that Greek authorities are facing. So far this year... the far-right AfD gained second place, will prompt Berlin to adopt a much tougher line on the refugee... meets Dublin standards by the end of the year and that the regulations will be enforced before
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China's Footprint in Southeast Europe: Constructing the "Balkan Silk Road"
Agorais by far still the region’s largest source of investment and development assistance. Therefore, it is more... is an essential element of the Belt and Road Initiative. So far, so good. But what if something goes wrong? What... standards in the construction and operation of thermal power plants financed by Chinese banks
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Covid rears its head again as ND reaches halfway point in tenure
PoliticsGreek Politicsaccused them of “sabotaging” public health and “immoral” behaviour. This was by far the strongest attack on the opposition from the PM on this issue so far, perhaps aware that although confidence in his... standards uptake among elderly Greeks – is a weak point for Greece’s vaccination programme. He noted
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From the National Energy and Climate Plan to COP26: What has Greek climate policy learned?
Societyelectricity and hydrogen from Africa to Europe – an ambition so far expressed mainly at the diplomatic... had to come up with over 600 million euros so far this year to cushion the impact of rising gas... by EU standards. Their exposure to the price hikes is a function not only of reliance on coal, which
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PM emerges wounded from confidence vote as Konstantopoulou boosts ratings
PoliticsGreek PoliticsDemocracy’s parliamentary group for making a sexist comment during a speech by the leader of the far... of confidence from a lawmaker of far-right Spartiates. Opposition Konstantopoulou undoubtedly emerged...’ performances as one of the ways in which standards could be improved. In a nod to the demands made
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Greeks crying out for political change but doubt it will happen, poll finds
Society, or attuned to public needs. The generational divide is equally striking: younger Greeks are far more... disillusionment. Global context In India and Kenya, where demand for reform is also high, confidence is far... or ethical standards. Greece’s unique combination of near-universal calls for change, sweeping doubt in its
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Newsletter 388 - 07/07/2023
on Saturday. The PM emphasised the goal of expanding the economy, but his speech revolved around five axes... to do with public administration reform, or the so-called “executive state”, the second with the economy... recess. Although these moves contribute to the continuity that markets and the economy see favourably
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Tracing the decline of the middle class as parties vie for its votes
EconomyFeatures. Although foreclosures have so far only applied to second homes and business premises, the home... for plummeting incomes and living standards. We look at some of the key facts and figures around... to cope with a much more precarious existence. The collapse in living standards exceeds any recently
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Schools bill vote brings differences on education to fore
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat far for freeing up schools the new system will be highly centralised and bureaucratic, while... revisited the topical issue of new university entry standards, which the opposition says will exclude... for successful applicants. He accused SYRIZA of populism for promising to relax standards while knowing
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