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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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EastMed pipeline close to high-level agreement, but still a long way from becoming reality
EconomyFeatures. Therefore, the broader eastern Mediterranean partnership may not intrinsically favour the EastMed project, although it may prove a good test-bed for energy cooperation. However, in a region... of its product, may not be able to maintain the same level of commitment going forward. This year’s
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Mitsotakis targets undecided, young voters as he banks on anger to end SYRIZA's reign
PoliticsGreek Politicsare disgruntled with SYRIZA to use the European Parliament and local elections due on May 26... to voters that may be wavering about who to support in the upcoming elections, as well... will show SYRIZA the exit door,” he said. “The result on the night of May 26
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Summit to usher in a new stage of EU-China relations
Agorafor this summit? Interestingly, despite low expectations, the summit may actually turn out... relationship with China, this event may help it reinforce its international standing for at least two reasons... of industries, i.e. sectors which are off-limits for FDI at present, and may somewhat curb the practice
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Athens holds fire on debt schemes, prepares tax relief measures
EconomyProgrammefund EFKA, to open for applications in May and remain open until the end of September. The tabling... that this will be one of the top items on the agenda when the creditors return to Athens on May 6 for the third... to unveil before the May 26 European Parliament vote, one of the interventions being considered
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Confidence vote and relief measures expected after Easter break
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe European Parliament and local elections on May 26. Reports on Tuesday also suggest that a preliminary... from foreclosure will be launched in mid-May, before the fully automated version is up and running in June. These measures represent the last throw of the dice for Tsipras ahead of May 26, when he hopes
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Tsipras claims EU vote will be close as SYRIZA looks for boost from relief measures
PoliticsGreek Politicswith a boost ahead of the May 26 European and local elections. The package consists of the schemes allowing... to influence who they support on May 26 will have any impact or, indeed, if the electorate is particularly... this year. He claimed the result on May 26 will be close and insisted that the national vote would
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Parties' competing tax pledges come up against challenging reality
EconomyFeatures. In addition, in May 2019, as part of its package of “positive measures”, the SYRIZA government pledged... to 500 euros introduced by SYRIZA as part of the May 2019 “positive measures”. The incumbents... of their political appeal, it may seem ironic that SYRIZA, as a self-described progressive party, offers less
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Tracing the decline of the middle class as parties vie for its votes
EconomyFeaturesand the young, abandoned governing SYRIZA to hand New Democracy a comfortable 9.5 percent lead in the May... into income quartiles based on disposable income. For 2018, the middle two quartiles, which may... most countries in the study. While the political debate in Greece may superficially resemble
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